Senior Innovation Manager (m/f/d)

Kerry gold Since the beginning of 1962, the Kerrygold brand has developed into Ireland's first food brand with a turnover of over one billion euros. Kerrygold was introduced in Germany in 1973 and is today the most popular dairy brand in Germany. Kerrygold has become the market leader in various dairy product categories.

We have also done a lot for the future. This is why we are looking to support our marketing area at the next possible time Senior Innovation Manager (m/w/d) in full-time or part-time (80-100%) (limited for 12 months) In this role you take a central role in the management of innovation and new product projects for the German business. The focus of the role lies on front-end innovation and the professional project management of the projects through the internal, international stage gate process from concept to launch incl. Tuning the Launch Support package. The role works closely with product development and the PMO within R&D, as well as with the interfaces in marketing, sales, supply chain, consumer & market knowledge and the global innovation team.

You take over the professional control of defined innovation and new product projects in the front-end sector – from project initiation to concept sharpening and internal tuning to transfer to the further development and launch phases You conduct projects structured through the internal, international stage gate process and make sure that timings and deliverables are clearly defined and adhered to You coordinate cross-functional project teams and ensure close cooperation between marketing, sales, consumer & market knowledge, R&D, supply chain and the global innovation team You will develop existing innovation fields together with internal stakeholders to develop resilient concepts, project briefings and decision-ready business cases You prepare decision templates, presentations and gate documents for internal bodies and represent projects confidently to senior stakeholders You work with agencies, external and internal partners, e.g. in concept development, screening, qualification or the development of launch packages You promote transparency about project progress, risks, dependencies, timings and next steps and drive projects with high self-responsibility You support the tuning of relevant launch support packages and make sure that the developed concepts are commercially compliant and brand-strategic

You have at least. 5-8 years of experience in marketing in the FMCG sector, of which at least 3-5 years in innovation management and/or product management in the management of innovation and new product projects (NPD) You are versed in work with consumer insights, market and household panel data and Concept Writing for innovation and NPD ideas You have already worked with Stage-Gate processes to the business case and launch You are strong and structured in project management and stakeholder management You like to work cross-functional and can also motivate, align and advance teams without direct disciplinary leadership You are communication-strong, presentation-proof and can work both strategically and pragmatically-operatively You have knowledge of German and English, as well as a secure handling of PowerPoint and Excel Start: at the next possible time

An attractive remuneration as well as holiday and Christmas money A 38.5-hour week 30 days of holiday (at a 5-day week) and special days of holiday at certain occasions Mobile work (possibility to work up to 2 days / week from home) Mobile work abroad (up to 10 days / calendar year) Grant to the gym (150€ p.a.) Occupational pensions (279.50 € per year as measured from the 1st day, paid after the trial period; after 3 years of service increase to 3 % of gross) Cycling leasing Free e-store columns for bicycles Charging options for e-cars Assets Operational health management Regular 1. Help Refresh Free drinks and fresh fruit daily Great shopping discounts at over 700 top brands Summer Festivals and Teamdays Transporter rental Professional support in emergency situations (employee support program) e.g. .