Director, Global Innovation & Portfolio Strategy — Hybrid

Lack + Daily Marketing Recruiting Experts; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago, IL-based role leads the U.S. execution of global innovation strategies for a premier global consumer products organization. This director-level position oversees portfolio integration, prioritization, and communication across brands and platforms, while guiding the U.S.

team and cross-functional partners to translate global strategies into regionally relevant initiatives. You will lead a three-person marketing team, shape innovation priorities, and communicate portfolio strategy to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• Deep hands-on innovation experience in a CPG environment.
• Experience leading complex innovation pipelines across brands/platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. execution of global innovation strategies aligned with regional priorities.
• Act as liaison between global and U.S. teams to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Oversee the full portfolio across brands, platforms, and horizons.
• Develop compelling portfolio narratives and business cases for leadership and customers.
• Coach and develop a team of Senior Brand Managers and Senior Associate Brand Manager.
• Drive strategic thinking, prioritization, and execution within the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to move initiatives from strategy to commercialization.

Skills

Brand management

Innovation leadership

Portfolio management

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Chicago, IL-based role leads the U.S. execution of global innovation strategies for a premier global consumer products organization. This director-level position oversees portfolio integration, prioritization, and communication across brands and platforms, while guiding the U.S.

team and cross-functional partners to translate global strategies into regionally relevant initiatives. You will lead a three-person marketing team, shape innovation priorities, and communicate portfolio strategy to