Job Description

Chicago or Amsterdam based role

Are you ready to innovate a new way of working?  Lead some of the biggest global innovations across Kraft Heinz? Create new capabilities that reimagine how we innovate? As part of Global Innovation, you will be a part of building both what we bring to market and how we do it that will be game changers for Kraft Heinz and the food industry as a whole.

You will sit in the Growth Office on the Global Innovation team and be responsible for pioneering new agile innovation methodologies to bring consumer driven innovation to market. As the Lead, Global Innovation (Mayonnaise) you will be the leader of a small, focused cross functional team charged with bringing new products to life under our flagship Heinz brand that are relevant to consumers across the global and can be scaled for outsized impact.

This position requires a candidate that is a self-starter, strategic thinker and creative problem solver. If you consider yourself a master collaborator, able to influence and get results, this position is for you. Our approach to innovation is new within the growth organization so the individual needs to be flexible, have a growth mindset, and be comfortable with ambiguity.  This role will require a high level of collaboration with the business units globally to develop the strategy and execute the launch.  This individual will support the end-to-end direction from creating the vision & pipeline, building out the product or business model, all the way through in-market experiments and ultimately launch. If you are ready to dive into this dynamic role, team, and space, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Leading a dedicated Agile Pod team (5 person cross-functional team focused on launching new innovation)
• Lead stakeholders across the globe throughout the innovation lifecycle, from alignment to the innovation vision all the way through to delivering impactful results for market teams
• Lead key initiatives, including but not limited to: strategic vision, pipeline creation, development and execution for the proposition
• Develop and implement experiments to Test, Learn and Iterate solutions with consumers and retailers
• Support test market launch and building plan to scale launch
• Champion for Design Thinking and Scrum methodologies across KHC
• Be responsible for the P&L, competitive analysis and retailer sell-in materials (in partnership with business unit)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred
• 6+ years of experience in marketing for an established or startup CPG company, with prior experience in innovation
• Experience in both employee management & cross-functional team management; self confident individual who can lead a team and work collaboratively
• Demonstrated ability to influence teams and experience leading multiple stakeholders
• Ability to simplify complex problems and make decisions quickly in pursuit of constant forward progress
• Critical thinker with a consumer centric & growth mindset – learn fast vs. avoid failure
• Strong personal motivation in fast-paced, often ambiguous environment, with a bias for action
• Strong “big picture” perspective, while also delivering the innovation initiative at hand
• Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills to internal/external partners
• Excellent strategic and analytical skills; ability to use syndicated data sources to assess competitive space, bringing forth insights and recommendations to integrate into overall strategy
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Understanding of Financial P&L

Reports To

Director of Disruptive Innovation

Work Environment & Schedule

Based in Amserdam, Netherlands or Chicago, IL – Aon.

This role may require occasional travel for team meetings, customer engagements, and professional development opportunities.

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.
 

What we offer you:

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at KraftHeinz we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.
• Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Hybrid Work Allowance & Reimbursements, Bicycle & Gym Discount Plan, Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Health Insurance.
• A wide range of discounts with KraftHeinz’s partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and many more!
• Last and not least; there are always room for new insights: If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!

Location(s)

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.