Innovation Project Manager

A prominent multinational company, specialising in frozen food production has established itself as an industry leader through years of dedication and innovation. With a global presence, they offer a wide range of high-quality frozen products ranging from appetisers to desserts. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, continuous improvement, innovation and subsidiaries contributing to its global footprint, this company's commitment to excellence and innovation remains steadfast, making it a sought-after destination for ambitious professionals. Due to growth they are now seeking an Innovation Project Manager to join their team on a 12 month fixed term contract.

The role:
The Innovation Project Manager will be taking lead and will be responsible managing existing projects, cultivating a robust pipeline, and collaborating with key stakeholders across Retail, Foodservice, and QSR channels.

• Lead the commercialisation and Innovation projects from ideation to launch.
• Cultivate executional excellence through effective communication and accountability.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of Innovation Projects.
• Assess project feasibility, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Develop and communicate project timelines and milestones.
• Facilitate team input into Stage & Gate processes and IMS for data accuracy.
• Present project updates at monthly Innovation Stage & Gate meetings.

Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience in end-to-end Project Management / Innovation within a large scale FMCG or food manufacturing organisation, critical.
• Exposure to working cross functionally with large breadth of functions such as Sales, Quality, RND, Category
• Prior experience in New Product Development (NPD) and project management to drive innovation initiatives.
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, adaptive environments while maintaining accountability.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work at pace and under pressure adhering to conflicting deadlines to drive outcomes.
• Resilience and adaptability, with a hands-on approach to tasks.
• Organised and methodical in project management and documentation.
• Proficiency in the MS Office package.

Benefits
On offer is a competitive salary package, a central work location, hybrid working model, a people-first culture that promotes inclusivity and diversity along with access to EAP.

Click apply now if this sounds like your next career venture! For additional information, contact Morgan Atkinson via ******@millerleith.com.au