Innovation Project Manager

Lion Corporate

Auckland, NZ
On-site
End-to-end innovation lifecycle
Stage gate process navigation
Cross-functional project leadership
Shape the future of beverage innovation in New Zealand by turning consumer insight into commercially successful innovation across some of the country’s most loved brands

Job Summary

  • Shape the future of beverage innovation in New Zealand by turning consumer insight into commercially successful innovation across some of the country’s most loved brands.
  • Lead venture teams through the end-to-end innovation lifecycle, bringing clarity, accountability, and momentum to every stage, navigating projects through the Stage Gate process.
  • Lion offers ‘growth on tap’ with progressive flexibility, leave and wellbeing policies, allowing you to thrive in every stage of your personal and professional journey.

Matching Summary

Shape the future of beverage innovation in New Zealand by turning consumer insight into commercially successful innovation across some of the country’s most loved brands.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • end-to-end innovation lifecycle
  • Stage Gate process navigation
  • cross-functional project leadership
  • product development and lifecycle
  • consumer insight to commercial success

Nice-to-have

  • challenger mindset
  • curious and courageous
  • progressive flexibility
  • growth on tap

Key Requirements

  • FMCG experience highly regarded
  • Significant project management experience
  • End-to-end product management experience
  • StageGate experience
  • Accolade experience highly regarded
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to build partnerships and influence

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