Innovation PMO- 9 to 12 Years- Mumbai

Capgemini; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini India in Maharashtra seeks an Innovation Manager to oversee multiple product and packaging innovation projects from concept to launch for a leading CPG client. MBA preferred; 8+ years PM experience in CPG; strong packaging experience.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, monitor milestones, and drive process improvements while maintaining high quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management within a CPG or FMCG environment.
• 3+ years of product innovation and marketing experience.
• Strong knowledge of product and packaging innovation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end innovation projects from concept to launch.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor milestones, risks and deviations; drive improvements.
• Maintain up-to-date project records and documentation.

Skills

Project management

CPG knowledge

Product innovation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

MBA preferred

Bachelor's in marketing/advertising/communications

Tools

MS 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 9 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 field8+ 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 .For this role, the gross annual starting base salary is [X] [currency] (full-time). This covers base pay only; any bonuses, incentives, and benefits will be discussed later in the recruitment process. Candidates with additional experience or qualifications may receive a higher offer, determined by objective, gender-neutral criteria and consistent with our pay principles. If a collective labour agreement applies, we will explain the relevant pay terms at the interview stage. Note: We never ask for your current or previous salary during our hiring process.