Global Brand & Innovation Manager

Unilever; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Surf Global Brand Manager role based in London, UK. Lead end-to-end innovation programmes across core and core-plus, coordinating with R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, and markets to ensure on-time, on-budget launches.

You will develop project scopes, manage risks, and coach a direct report while embedding the BrandVerse strategy to spread joy across Europe.

The role offers high visibility, cross-market impact, and opportunities to grow leadership within Unilever's Fabric Cleaning portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience leading innovation projects through Unilever's innovation process.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration across markets to deliver OTIF projects.
• Excellent project management and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management across functions, geographies, and seniority.
• Strong accountability, resilience and ownership.
• Experience coaching and developing others.
• Strong communication and ability to influence decisions.
• Collaborative approach across markets.
• Design-focused with eye for packaging aesthetics.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of core and core-plus innovation projects.
• Develop and manage project scope, timelines, governance, and cross-functional plans.
• Collaborate with R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, CMI and the PMO.
• Manage agencies to deliver high-quality designs.
• Partner with markets to align innovations with needs and deployment.
• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and decisions.
• Champion Unilever's innovation process and PM standards.
• Line manage an Assistant Brand Manager and develop talent.
• Drive progress and ensure timely delivery within budget.

Skills

Innovation leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Stakeholder management

Prioritisation

Accountability

Coaching

Communication

Collaboration

Design sensibility

Job description

Surf Global Brand Manager role based in London, UK. Lead end-to-end innovation programmes across core and core-plus, coordinating with R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, and markets to ensure on-time, on-budget launches.

You will develop project scopes, manage risks, and coach a direct report while embedding the BrandVerse strategy to spread joy across Europe.

The role offers high visibility, cross-market impact, and opportunities to grow leadership within Unilever's Fabric Cleaning portfolio.