Innovation Execution Lead

Colgate-Palmolive Company; Woking; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company in Woking, UK, seeks an Innovation Execution Excellence Specialist to own end-to-end commercialization for the brand hub. You will orchestrate cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, R&D, and Legal to transform strategic visions into market reality with zero-defect delivery.

The role demands mastery of the gateway process, packaging/regulatory coordination, and multi-market SKU logic to ensure profitable product launches.

Qualifications

• Execution Excellence mindset with an obsession for timelines, critical paths and details.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Deep practical expertise in SKU logic, technical commercialization, and multi-market product reach.
• Proven ability to drive progress across Supply Chain, Regulatory, Legal through influence.

Responsibilities

• Launch Orchestration: manage end-to-end project timelines from product lock to on-shelf and ensure critical path milestones are met.
• Creative Asset & Packaging Delivery: oversee packaging workflows, regulatory compliance, translations, and asset releases to trade partners.
• Technical Commercialization Mastery: own SKU architecture, country pairings, and portfolio optimization for profitable launches.

Skills

Operational Discipline

Agility & Project Leadership

Commercial Architecture Mastery

Collaborative Influence

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive Company in Woking, UK, seeks an Innovation Execution Excellence Specialist to own end-to-end commercialization for the brand hub. You will orchestrate cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, R&D, and Legal to transform strategic visions into market reality with zero-defect delivery.

The role demands mastery of the gateway process, packaging/regulatory coordination, and multi-market SKU logic to ensure profitable product launches.