INNOVATION PMO Professional

Capgemini; Mumbai; In loco; INR 1.800.000 - 3.000.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Capgemini in Mumbai seeks an Innovation Manager to lead multiple product and packaging innovation projects for a leading CPG client, from concept to launch. The role requires 5+ years in project management within CPG/FMCG, plus 3+ years in product innovation and marketing, with a strong track record in new product development and MS Office expertise.

You will drive end-to-end project execution, coordinate stakeholders, and push continuous improvements across geos, ensuring high quality and

Competenze

• 3+ years of experience in project management 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Mansioni

• Innovation Process Management: oversee end-to-end product and packaging innovation projects from concept to launch.
• Project Leadership: lead project kick-offs and align stakeholders on scope, timelines and objectives.
• Stakeholder Communication: coordinate meetings and ensure decisions are communicated to all stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: foster cross-functional collaboration and drive process changes.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and propose accelerations to keep timelines intact.
• Maintain up-to-date project records, milestones, deliverables and deviations from plan.
• Conduct lessons-learned reviews to inform future projects.

Descrizione del lavoro

Your Role

The 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, RD, business proposal and approval
• Project 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 stakeholders
• Collaboration 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 PROFILE

• MBA preferred, Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in project management 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.
• Strong experience in using the Microsoft Office suite with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE

• 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. .