Innovation Project Manager

WNS; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WNS in the Philippines is seeking an Innovation Manager to lead multiple product and packaging innovation projects from concept development to launch for a leading Consumer Packaged Goods client. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking and hands-on project management to drive successful outcomes across diverse geographies and categories.

You will collaborate with marketing, R&D, and supply chain to shape concepts, validate feasibility and deliver compelling business proposals.

Qualifications

• MBA preferred; Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or communications.
• 5+ years of project management experience in a CPG or FMCG environment.
• 3+ years in product innovation and marketing.
• Proven track record in managing innovation projects to outcomes.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end management for product and packaging innovation from concept to launch.
• Lead project kick-offs and align stakeholders on scope, timelines and objectives.
• Coordinate meetings and ensure decisions are cascaded to all stakeholders.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and continuous process improvement.
• Monitor milestones, deliverables, and deviations from the plan.
• Capture lessons learned for future projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

MBA

Bachelor’s degree in marketing/advertising/communications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

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. 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.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

• 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 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.

Qualifications (Education/Experience/Certification):

• MBA preferred, Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or related field
• Must have at least 5+ 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.