Senior Innovation Project Manager

Our client:

• A global FMCG leader with an iconic portfolio of household brands enjoyed by millions worldwide.

The role:

• We’re looking for a dynamic and commercially minded Senior Innovation Project Manager to take a central role in delivering our innovation and activation programmes.
• This is a high-impact position where you will sit at the heart of the organisation, connecting strategy to execution and ensuring that brand initiatives are delivered brilliantly, on time, and in full.
• You’ll work across multiple teams to shape the innovation agenda, drive cross-functional alignment, and ensure best-in-class execution in market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the innovation pipeline and long-term roadmap
• Drive integrated commercial and annual planning processes
• Align senior cross-functional teams (Marketing, Supply, Finance) to deliver seamlessly
• Oversee execution of launches and activations in market
• Manage risks, priorities, and trade-offs across multiple projects
• Improve processes, systems, and pipeline visibility
• Lead and develop a small high-performing team

About You

• Branded FMCG / Consumer goods experience
• Strong programme/project management experience in a matrix environment
• Commercially astute with excellent stakeholder management skills
• Experience of managing a team of direct reports
• Confident decision-maker who can prioritise and drive pace
• Confident communicator with the ability to inspire and align teams
• Collaborative, adaptable, and results-focused

Why Join?

• This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a market-leading innovation agenda. You’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your impact will be visible across the entire organisation.

Benefits & details:

• Salary is pitched £80-90k (DOE) plus strong wider package (bonus, pension, medical, family leave).
• Hybrid working
• A people focused culture within a high growth, global business

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