Strategic Innovation Leader

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, dental, vision benefits

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, Arkansas is seeking an Innovation Manager to drive sustainable growth by developing and executing a consumer-led innovation pipeline. You will translate consumer and marketplace insights into actionable growth strategies and lead cross-functional teams to bring differentiated products to market.

The role requires balancing strategic thinking with execution excellence, influencing without direct authority, and delivering measurable business impact in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Growth Strategy & Pipeline Development – Identify opportunities and build strategies that deliver growth.
• Consumer-Led Innovation – Translate consumer insights into differentiated solutions and lead development.
• End-to-End Innovation Execution – Manage initiatives from opportunity to launch and post-market review.
• Leadership & Influence – Build relationships and influence without direct authority to accelerate decisions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytics

P&L exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Tyson Foods in Springdale, Arkansas is seeking an Innovation Manager to drive sustainable growth by developing and executing a consumer-led innovation pipeline. You will translate consumer and marketplace insights into actionable growth strategies and lead cross-functional teams to bring differentiated products to market.

The role requires balancing strategic thinking with execution excellence, influencing without direct authority, and delivering measurable business impact in a fast-paced