Innovation Project Management I 14 to 16 Years I Kolkata

Job Description

• Deliver an innovation pipeline for the brands/categories across all global markets
• Lead development and execution of product and packaging innovation projects including concept development, feasibility validation & research, product and packaging R&D, business proposal and approval,
• project execution, go-to-market, customer sell in and tracking of in-market performance
• Work in our innovation project management, packaging and specification systems to advance projects with the cross functional team
• Experience acting as brand ambassador maintaining brand standards and guidelines across all products and communication channels
• Act as liaison with all other functions to ensure business initiatives receive necessary focus
• Identify opportunity areas for growth by effectively using syndicated research and trend data, primary market research and competitive intelligence
• Develop meaningful consumer positioning for all innovation product lines that creates added value versus competitive and effectively communicate product advantages to consumers
• Work collaboratively with insights, R&D, Channel Marketing and the BU to identify new ideas, build research and development plans, screen ideas and food and optimize our innovation.

Primary Skills

• Demonstrated strong analytical skills are required
• Strong collaborator with a demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Disciplined and professional work ethic
• Respect and empathy for team members
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate and support multiple stakeholders
• Ability to set priorities and be flexible in dynamic environment
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work internationally
• Strong relationship building, communication, and influencing skills
• Should be committed and focused to succeed under challenging work environment

Secondary Skills