Group Innovation Manager
Pubblicato il 17-10-2026 - Michael Page in Figline Valdarno
Michael Page
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 Ecosystem
- Monitor industry developments, competitive activities and emerging technologies.
- Build relationships with suppliers, research institutes, universities and innovation partners.
- Evaluate new technologies, materials and solutions that can strengthen the Group's competitive position.
- Promote innovation opportunities related to sustainabi