Growth-Driven Innovation Manager

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plans

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Springdale, Arkansas is seeking an Innovation Manager to drive growth by developing and executing a consumer-led pipeline.

The role requires strategic thinking, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate insights into commercially successful innovations. You will lead from opportunity identification through launch, partner across Insights, Marketing, R&D, Sales, and other functions, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with measurable market impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Innovation, Brand Marketing, Product Development, Consumer Insights, Strategy, or related field.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without direct authority.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Balance long-term strategic vision with disciplined execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage an innovation pipeline aligned to growth objectives.
• Champion the voice of the consumer across functions to translate insights into solutions.
• Lead end-to-end innovation execution from opportunity to launch and post-market.
• Build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders to accelerate decisions.
• Deliver measurable business impact through strategy and execution.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Influence without authority

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Springdale, Arkansas is seeking an Innovation Manager to drive growth by developing and executing a consumer-led pipeline.

The role requires strategic thinking, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate insights into commercially successful innovations. You will lead from opportunity identification through launch, partner across Insights, Marketing, R&D, Sales, and other functions, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with measurable market impact.