Innovation Manager - PMO

Immediate job opening for # SFI Vlocity_C2H_Pan India.

Skill:Innovation Manager -PMO

Exp: 4 Years to 9 Years

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, Bachelors degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or related field
• 3+ 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.

Soft skills required:

• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment
• Strategic influencing skills to convince the cross functional team to execute.
• Strong technical and organizational skills in addition to excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate and support multiple stakeholders
• Ability to set priorities and be flexible in dynamic environment
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work internationally
• Strong relationship building, communication, and influencing skills
• Should be committed and focused to succeed under challenging work environment