INNOVATION PMO

Capgemini; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

Health checks

Telemedicine

Insurance with top-ups

New parent support

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking an Innovation Manager in Maharashtra to oversee multiple product and packaging innovation projects from concept to launch. The role emphasizes proactive risk management, strong cross-functional collaboration, and delivering high-quality project outcomes for a leading CPG client.

You will lead kick-offs, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure timely, accurate project documentation, applying best practices across geos and driving continuous improvement in processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience within a CPG or FMCG environment.
• 3+ years of product innovation and marketing experience.
• Demonstrated track record of managing innovation projects to successful outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of product and packaging innovation or new product development processes.
• MBA preferred; Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end project management support for product and packaging innovation projects from concept development to launch.
• Lead innovation project kick-offs and facilitate discussions with all stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, timelines and objectives.
• Coordinate and facilitate project discussions, including kick-off meetings, updates and lessons learned sessions.
• Monitor project progress, tracking milestones, deliverables and deviations from the original plan.
• Conduct lessons-learned reviews and drive continuous improvement in future projects.
• Assess delays, identify risks and propose accelerations to keep projects on track.

Skills

Project management

Product innovation

Marketing

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Your RoleThe Innovation Manager is a leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing multiple product and packaging innovation projects from concept development to launch for a leading Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) client. With over 5 years of experience and a strong background in project management, this individual will serve as a key interface for the execution of innovation projects, proactively addressing challenges to ensure projects remain on track while maintaining highest quality and efficiency.Responsible for the flawless execution of project deliverables and establishing standards across all geos. The ideal candidate will have proven & in-depth experience in consumer package goods, package design, product innovation and marketing.In this role you will play a key role in:Innovation Process Management : Provide end-to-end project management support for product and packaging innovation projects from concept development, feasibility validation, R&D, business proposal and approvalProject Leadership: Lead innovation project kick-off and facilitate discussions with all stakeholders to ensure project team is aligned on the overall scope, timelines and objective.Stakeholder Communication : Coordinate and facilitate project discussions, including kick-off meetings, project update meetings and lesson learnt sessions, ensuring all key decisions and updates are cascaded to all stakeholdersCollaboration & Continuous Improvement : Build relationships and foster a culture of continuous improvement to convince the cross functional team to execute process changes.Regularly monitor the innovation projects providing insights and recommendations for ongoing improvements.Assess project delays, identify risks and propose accelerations to keep projects on track.Monitor and maintain up-to-date records of project progress, including tracking milestones, deliverables, and deviations from the original plan.Ensure accuracy of information and collate all required inputs for completeness of project documents and supporting materials.Conduct lessons-learned reviews and incorporate findings into future projects for continuous improvement.YOUR PROFILEMBA preferred, Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or related field3+ years of experience in project management within a CPG or FMCG environment.3+ years of product innovation and marketing experienceDemonstrated track record of managing innovation projects to successful outcomesStrong knowledge of product and packaging innovation or new product development processes.Strong experience in using the Microsoft Office suite with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HEREYou can shape your career with us. We offer a range of career paths and internal opportunities within Capgemini group. You will also get personalized career guidance from our leaders.You will get comprehensive wellness benefits including health checks, telemedicine, insurance with top-ups, elder care, partner coverage or new parent support via flexible work.You will have the opportunity to learn on one of the industry's largest digital learning platforms, with access to 250,000+ courses and numerous certifications.We’re committed to ensure that people of all backgrounds feel encouraged and have a sense of belonging at Capgemini. You are valued for who you are, and you can bring your original self to work .