Innovation Manager - New Products and Services (Contractor)

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks an Innovation Manager to spearhead the development of market-leading products and services. This full-time consultancy role requires a strategic thinker with over five years of relevant experience in product management and innovation strategy. Responsibilities include conducting market research, crafting go-to-market strategies, and collaborating with global stakeholders to enhance product offerings.

Qualifications

• Over five years in product management, innovation strategy and business development.
• Experience in high-performance environments like consultancy or multinational corporations.
• Proficiency in English, French and/or another language considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new products and services from ideation to market launch.
• Drive market scanning for emerging technologies and competitor activities.
• Develop go-to-market strategies and forge strategic partnerships.

Skills

Product management

Innovation strategy

Business development

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

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Client:

International Chamber of Commerce

Location:

basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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About us

As the institutional representative of over 45 million businesses in more than 170 countries, the International Chamber of Commerce operates with a core mission to “make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere”

We act as the primary voice of the real economy in a range of intergovernmental organisations – from the World Trade Organisation to the UN climate process – championing the needs of local business in global decision making

The convening power of our global network enables us to set rules and standards that facilitate over US$10 trillion dollars in trade each year – as well as providing tailored products and digital services that directly address the real challenges faced by businesses operating internationally

We also provide the world’s premier private global dispute resolution services, leveraging ICC’s unique independence, integrity and expertise.

About the role

As a Product and Innovation Manager, your mission is to transform ideas into market-leading products and services that generate revenues, strengthening ICC’s ability to deliver its mission of enabling global trade, and advancing responsible business practices You will work with the Product Innovation Lab, the Product Leaders Community and other internal stakeholders to lead the end-to-end development of new products and services, from ideation to market launch.

This role demands an entrepreneurial mindset, a keen understanding of market dynamics, and the ability to identify and capitalise on new product opportunities. Success in this position will depend on the ability to translate complex challenges into scalable, high-value solutions, collaborate effectively with global stakeholders, and forge strategic partnerships that expand ICC’s product offering.

Your responsibilities include:

• Ideation and research. Drive opportunity-focused ideation incorporating qualitative and quantitative research, internal and external workshops, focus groups, and design thinking practices.
• Market scanning. Continually scan the market to track emerging technologies, industry shifts, and competitor activities to uncover opportunities for new revenue-generating products and services.
• Idea evaluation. Apply a business-first approach to idea evaluation, using transparent, ROI-driven criteria to assess and prioritise new concepts, working closely with cross-functional teams and ICC’s global network to define product roadmaps and key initiatives.
• Go-to-market strategies. Develop go-to-market strategies that maximise revenue potential, advising on launch approaches, pricing models, and distribution channels to optimise market penetration and impact.
• Strategic partnerships. Forge strategic partnerships with solution providers, leveraging external expertise and resources to enhance ICC’s product portfolio and accelerate go-to-market.
• Data-driven insights. Leverage data-driven insights from analytics, user feedback, and market research to refine product offerings, ensuring sustained competitive advantage and long-term commercial success.

Ready to join us?

Your profile

• Experience. Over five years in product management, innovation strategy and business development, within a high-performance environment (e.g. strategy consultancy, start-up, multinational corporation), ideally with experience working with an international organisation or trade association.
• Strategic and entrepreneurial thinking. Experience in building and executing long-term innovation strategies that align with ICC’s mission while delivering strong commercial outcomes.
• Revenue and growth mindset. Proven ability and track record of identifying market opportunities, developing business cases, and scaling successful products.
• Project management. Experience managing cross-functional teams and driving projects to completion.
• Stakeholder management. Proven ability to engage and collaborate with diverse global stakeholders.
• Analytical skills. Proficiency in data analysis and performance measurement to drive insights and improvements.
• Communication. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with full professional proficiency in English. French and/or another language is a nice-to-have.

Terms and conditions

Location: ICC International Headquarters, Paris, France (or ability to travel there regularly)

Contract type and duration: Consultancy role, full-time

Department: Transformation Office

How to apply: Interested candidates should send the following to [emailprotected] and specify “Product and Innovation Manager” in the subject line of the email application:

• Cover note (one page maximum) highlighting key skills and experience in line with the candidate’s profile and key competencies
• Professional CV

At ICC, we make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere.

And when we say “everyone”, we mean it.

We celebrate the diversity of our people and strive to inspire acceptance, cultivate a culture where difference matters, inclusion is essential, and equality of opportunity is for everyone.