Innovation Manager

5 months ago


New Zealand Asahi Beverages Full time

**Your Impact**

This role will be responsible for the delivery and project management of new products that will drive growth and deliver our innovation objectives. The innovation manager will manage multiple projects through the new product development process, working cross functionally to meet project milestones.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead NPD projects through their lifecycle from concept to delivery and deletion. Includes both major and minor NPD, as well as sustainability, value optimization/simplification and deletion projects
- Oversee and leverage all cross functional resources, financials, and strategy required to deliver all innovation projects
- Stakeholder management across departments for internal engagement and to ensure opportunity for feedback and input
- Arrange project kick off and regular team meetings, track progress vs timelines ensuring a results-oriented approach to achieve project milestones
- Manage the project budget effectively to cover production trial expenses, sensory testing and any other project related costs

**About You**

Looking for an individual that can work across multiple functions, hold themselves to a high degree of accountability, urgency and follow through.
- Experience in project management, planning, or brand management type roles
- Highly organized and detailed oriented with experience in the FMCG industry
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate and work cross functionally
- An ability to learn, adapt, and implement a continuous improvement mindset

**Why Asahi Beverages?**

Asahi Beverages is a leading beverage organisation with a rich and varied history. Part of the Oceania Region, our New Zealand head office is based in Parnell, Auckland, with our manufacturing centre located in Papakura. We produce and market some of New Zealand’s most iconic brands, including Major Major, Long White, Peroni, Asahi Super Dry, Lipton’s Iced Teas and Charlies Juices. We have a great track record of success, we work at pace, our teams are high-performing, and there’s always a lot going on. There are so many opportunities in our company for those ready to take them on

We’re proud of who we are, and humble in how we work - we believe in creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity. We offer a range of benefits such as product discounts, flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, and learning & development opportunities. We are passionate about our commitment to the communities we serve and are clear on our role in enhancing environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.



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