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Associate Director, Innovation
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Kraft Heinz Manage the creation and validation of a multi-year innovation strategy that is rooted in meaningful consumer pain points Lead execution of innovation strategy by collaborating with cross-functional teams to take ideas from concepts to reality (R&D, consumer insights, quality, legal, engineering, operations, sales, and finance) Key Responsibilities
Manage agency relationships for packaging design of new products, and lead validation with consumers in partnership with the consumer insights team Own innovation through the stage gate process, providing visibility to senior leadership on opportunities, and aligning them to next steps/trade-offs Liaise with Agile Disruptive Innovation pods & New Ventures team and establish resource model for new product launches Leverage syndicated data sources to understand own and competitor innovation performance, and bring forth insights and recommendations that drive business impact Bring forth a consumer-first mindset to day-to-day decisions, and ensure the integrity of the brand remains protected while balancing financial and operational considerations Qualifications
Experience setting a strategic direction, and inspiring and mobilizing a cross-functional team towards common goals Advanced experience in product management, brand management, and managing a P&L Enthusiasm for consumer marketing, culture, new product ideas, and trends Ability to handle simultaneous projects and deliver within agreed-upon time frames Ability to synthesize data into insights and tell a compelling story Ability to effectively lead discussions and share vision with Executive level Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values. New Hire Base Salary Range : $159,400.00 - $199,200.00 Bonus : This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. Benefits : Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Wellbeing : We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families. Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability Location(s) : Chicago/Aon Center Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
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Associate Director, Innovation
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Kraft Heinz Manage the creation and validation of a multi-year innovation strategy that is rooted in meaningful consumer pain points Lead execution of innovation strategy by collaborating with cross-functional teams to take ideas from concepts to reality (R&D, consumer insights, quality, legal, engineering, operations, sales, and finance) Key Responsibilities
Manage agency relationships for packaging design of new products, and lead validation with consumers in partnership with the consumer insights team Own innovation through the stage gate process, providing visibility to senior leadership on opportunities, and aligning them to next steps/trade-offs Liaise with Agile Disruptive Innovation pods & New Ventures team and establish resource model for new product launches Leverage syndicated data sources to understand own and competitor innovation performance, and bring forth insights and recommendations that drive business impact Bring forth a consumer-first mindset to day-to-day decisions, and ensure the integrity of the brand remains protected while balancing financial and operational considerations Qualifications
Experience setting a strategic direction, and inspiring and mobilizing a cross-functional team towards common goals Advanced experience in product management, brand management, and managing a P&L Enthusiasm for consumer marketing, culture, new product ideas, and trends Ability to handle simultaneous projects and deliver within agreed-upon time frames Ability to synthesize data into insights and tell a compelling story Ability to effectively lead discussions and share vision with Executive level Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values. New Hire Base Salary Range : $159,400.00 - $199,200.00 Bonus : This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. Benefits : Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Wellbeing : We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families. Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability Location(s) : Chicago/Aon Center Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
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