Group Innovation Manager
Pubblicato il 11-10-2026 - Altro in Italia
Group Innovation Manager
Plastic Extrusion
Azienda
Our client is a leading international player in the packaging industry, combining manufacturing excellence, technological innovation and sustainability-driven development. With a strong presence across European markets, the company collaborates with global customers to deliver high-performance and future-oriented packaging solutions.
Occasione
Key Responsibilities Innovation Strategy & Portfolio Management
Support the definition and deployment of the Group Innovation Strategy.
Identify emerging market trends, customer expectations and technology developments relevant to the flexible packaging industry.
Translate market and customer insights into innovation opportunities and strategic initiatives.
Contribute to the prioritization and governance of the innovation portfolio across the Group.
Ensure alignment between local innovation activities and broader business objectives.
Customer & Market Engagement Act as a strategic innovation partner for key customers.
Engage with customers to understand future needs,
market dynamics and sustainability challenges.
Translate customer requirements into innovation roadmaps and development priorities.
Support commercial teams in innovation-driven customer discussions and strategic projects.
Facilitate collaboration between customers and internal technical teams to accelerate innovation initiatives.
Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Leadership Connect and coordinate local Innovation Experts across different sites and regions.
Facilitate knowledge sharing and the transfer of ideal practices throughout the organization.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Sales, Operations,Sustainability, Engineering, Procurement, Marketing and Quality.
Act as a bridge between local teams and Group functions, ensuring alignment and collaboration.
Influence decision-making through technical expertise, business understanding and effective communication.
Technology & Innovation