Job Description

QUALIFICATION

Relevant Tertiary Qualification

EXPERIENCE AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

5+ Years minimum experience within innovation project management Brand management and/or Innovation/Product Development experience required Experience in FMCG and Liqour industry advantageous

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Able to communicate fluently in English Experience in leading cross-functional teams at various business levels to achieve set outcomes Exceptional organizational, planning, project management and critical thinking skills Proven success in managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and of the highest standard Excellent presentation and communication skills (written & verbal), with proven ability to drive decision making at a C-Suite level Collaborative and agile leadership style with an ability to build and maintain positive relationships, whilst maintaining focus on the end goal Strong understanding of data analytics, market trends, consumer insights and competitive analysis Strong knowledge and understanding of project and specifically innovation management methodologies and best practices e.g. Stage-gate process management Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools Proficiency in project management tools and software e.g. Microsoft Projects and Asana

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement the overall innovation strategy (IBP, P&I inputs) to drive growth and competitive advantage Lead and oversee the innovation pipeline, ensuring alignment with business objectives, effectively prioritising projects, and resource allocation (budget & people) Drive the operational planning and project management of the innovation pipeline through the stage-gate process, optimising plans and managing risks and mitigations across projects Deliver key inputs required across the development process including briefs, business cases, validation, product, and packaging Manage and coordinate multiple projects and inputs from a cross functional team across supply, production, sales, marketing, and operations, ensuring clarity and visibility of status and key actions/inputs required to ensure ongoing momentum Delegate work to team members and partners based on skills and expertise Create presentations, gate paper inputs and reports to support decision-making Stay aware of company goals and strategies to ensure projects align with business priorities Leverage data analytics and awareness of market trends to aid in recommendations across projects Manage launch effectiveness and course-corrective actions across accountable parties Assist the Head of Snell Brands & Innovation in the inputs required to support the ongoing identification of new opportunities for growth Manage relationships with internal teams, agencies & suppliers in a manner that builds strong, mutually beneficial, sustainable partnerships Budget ownership
This role is open to individuals from all backgrounds, however preference will be given to equity candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/03/28
Expected Start Date: 2025/04/01