Career Opportunities: JEFA INNOVACION (47507)

Sigma Alimentos, S.A. de C.V; Nuevo León; Presencial; MXN 30,000 - 60,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic professional to drive innovation processes and culture across the organization. This role involves designing and implementing innovative methodologies, facilitating training sessions, and collaborating with various departments to foster a culture of innovation. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be bilingual in English and Spanish, and have a strategic mindset to assess and prioritize opportunities in innovation. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming ideas into impactful solutions.

Formación

• 2-3 years of experience in FMCG, familiarity with innovation is a plus.
• International experience and travel availability are required.

Responsabilidades

• Support design and deployment of innovation processes and culture.
• Coordinate with departments for innovation projects and promote networking.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders to promote innovation.

Conocimientos

Bilingual: English & Spanish

Verbal and written communication

Leadership competencies

Analytical abilities

Strategic thinking

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Descripción del empleo

To support the design, implementation, and deployment of the innovation process (with focus on RACU framework) and innovation culture across all Sigma.

Main Responsibilities

1. Innovation Processes & Methodologies
2. Design of case studies, specialized content (videos, images, surveys, technical reports, etc.).
3. Track and measure RACU projects and trainings and their impact on creating value for the organization.
4. Manage the RACU website and report metrics on content usage.
5. Support the design, documentation, and deployment of the innovation process across the organization, including internal communication contents to promote engagement, understanding, and alignment.
6. Assist in designing, developing, and implementing training sessions on the innovation process (awareness, tools, and methods).
7. Facilitate RACU trainings and update content to stay current, add value, and align with agility.
8. Support the execution of innovation collaboration workshops related to RACU methods and tools.
9. Maintain and update global guidelines and KPIs for the innovation process and products.
10. Research and investigate new innovation processes, methodologies, tools, and partners.
11. Identify best practices for managing and documenting innovation projects under the RACU framework.
12. Create, enable, and promote forums for sharing and discussing learnings of the innovation process (RACU community).
13. Support deployment and training programs for RACU champions in each Business Unit.

Innovation Culture

1. Support the design, communication, and alignment of innovation culture and RACU mindset activities across the organization.
2. Assist in designing the innovation culture program.
3. Design and experiment with innovation culture initiatives.
4. Maintain IT tools supporting the innovation culture program.

Cross Fertilization

1. Coordinate with other departments involved in innovation projects and promote internal and external networking.
2. Support assessment and prioritization of opportunities in innovation processes and methodologies, leveraging synergies aligned with business and innovation strategies.
3. Facilitate communication, engagement, and coordination among key stakeholders to promote innovation and a culture of innovation within Sigma.

Languages: English and Spanish. Very good communication skills, both written and verbal, to present clearly, simplify complex topics, train, and influence decision-making.

Experience

• Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience in an FMCG company. Familiarity with innovation or new product development is a plus.
• International experience is also a plus, as participation in global projects and multicultural environments is required. Availability to travel is necessary.

Education

• Minimum Bachelor's degree required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Good planning and analytical abilities; strategic thinking.

Skills

• Bilingual: English & Spanish required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences, including senior management.
• Leadership competencies: decision-making, empathy, effective communication, and inspiring others.
• Open to change and new ideas, both proposing and listening.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a virtual, global team.
• Enthusiastic attitude.