Director, Technical Innovation

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pbLocation: /b Brussels, Berlin, London, Madrid, Warsaw, Milan, Athens /p h3Role Purpose /h3 pThe Director, Innovation – Category is accountable for the end‑to‑end execution and scale‑up of large‑scale category innovation across multiple markets. /p pThis role translates Innovation priorities into disciplined execution, ensuring projects progress from concept to market launch with strong consumer relevance, operational readiness, and Commercialisation excellence. /p pThe role acts as the central category execution lead, working across Innovation Hub, GDI, Packaging, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Markets to ensure innovation delivers growth, efficiency, and system leverage, while enabling strong in‑market execution through FU / Market Innovation Directors. /p h3What you will do for us /h3 h3Category Innovation execution Leadership /h3 ul lipLead E2E execution of assigned category innovation programs ( e.g. Present-forward , Y+1+2 priorities) /p /li lipTranslating category innovation strategy intent into executable, scalable innovation roadmaps. /p /li lipLead commercialization, and cross‑market deployment of large‑scale category innovations. /p /li lipEnsure category innovation programs are designed for scale, repeatability, and cross‑market deployment. /p /li lipWorking closely with FU / Market innovation to ensure launch readiness aligned with commercial go-to-market timelines and operational capability. /p /li /ul h3Program Project Management Excellence /h3 ul lipAct as the single point of accountability for execution of assigned large‑scale or multi‑market category innovation initiatives. /p /li lipOrchestrate E2E technical execution working closely with Marketing, RD, Innovation Hub Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, Bottling partners, Regulatory, and Finance. /p /li lipCoordinate feasibility assessments, trials, validations, and readiness activities. /p /li lipOwn execution risk, interdependencies, and trade‑offs at category level. /p /li lipDrive speed‑to‑market while maintaining required standards for quality, cost, safety,



and brand integrity. /p /li lipEscalate issues with clear options and recommendations within governance frameworks. /p /li /ul h3Governance Portfolio Discipline /h3 ul lipApply and enforce stage‑gate governance from central kick‑off through local gate processes. /p /li lipEnsure category innovation initiatives remain within portfolio guardrails, preventing fragmentation and non‑scalable execution. /p /li lipProvide structured reporting on progress, risks, and value delivery. /p /li lipContribute fact‑based execution insights to portfolio prioritization and trade‑off decisions. /p /li lipGovern technical and category coherence across markets to reduce SKU complexity and improve manufacturing and supply chain efficiency. /p /li lipOwn post‑launch performance tracking and define structured scalability plans for large‑scale innovations /p /li /ul h3Stakeholder Market Interface /h3 ul lipAct as the central category counterpart to Category Marketing, innovation Hub and GDI for assigned innovations. /p /li lipMaintain alignment between category strategic priorities and market implementation realities. /p /li lipEnable strong in‑market execution by providing clear category intent, execution frameworks, and readiness support /p /li lipSupport Markets during launch preparation and develop scalability plan across EU Markets /p /li lipProvide markets with clear execution frameworks, readiness requirements, and decision guidance /p /li lipSupport markets during launch preparation and post‑launch scale plan /p /li /ul h3Continuous Improvement Capability building /h3 ul lipCapture and share execution learnings, best practices,



and scalable delivery models across categories. /p /li lipContribute to strengthening innovation execution discipline, effectiveness, and efficiency across the system. /p /li lipStay at the forefront of emerging Trends category, product, packaging, and business model innovations, identifying opportunities for future scale. /p /li /ul h3Qualification Experience /h3 ul lip5–8+ years of experience in innovation, commercialisation, supply chain, RD, or category leadership roles. /p /li lipProven experience delivering large‑scale, multi‑market innovation initiatives. /p /li lipStrong understanding of category strategy, portfolio management, and system economics. /p /li lipDemonstrated ability to manage complex cross‑functional dependencies and execute within governance frameworks. /p /li lipStrong analytical, problem‑solving, and execution mindset, with comfort operating in ambiguity. /p /li /ul h3Education /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, Business Administration or a related field is required. An advanced degree is preferred; however, demonstrated leadership impact and relevant experience will be strongly valued. /li /ul h3Travel Requirements /h3 ul liUp to 10–25 % travel, subject to business needs. /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 ul lipA unique opportunity to shape and deliver category innovation at scale across Europe. /p /li lipHigh exposure to enterprise innovation agendas and cross‑system leadership. /p /li lipA role at the intersection of strategy and execution, with clear impact on growth and efficiency. /p /li lipA diverse, multicultural environment with strong opportunities for professional growth. /p /li /ul pWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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