Innovation Projects Lead
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About us
When you join DB Breweries, you become part of the global HEINEKEN whānau, where everyone is encouraged to be themselves, contribute ideas, learn, and grow. As one of the world's leading beer and cider companies, operating across more than 70 countries, we bring together great people, iconic brands, and a passion for winning in the market.
We offer
- Free health, life, and income protection insurance
- 5% employer KiwiSaver contribution
- Competitive annual bonus scheme
- Monthly product allowance
- Employee discounts across Star Hospitality venues
- Enjoyment of Life Leave - an additional paid day each year
- Generous parental leave provisions
- Wellbeing support and counselling services
- A positive, inclusive culture with genuine opportunities for growth and development
Job description
About the Role
We're looking for an Innovation Projects Lead to help bring new products and ideas to life by leading innovation projects from concept through to launch. Reporting to the Senior CMI & Innovation Manager, you'll be responsible for driving the end-to-end innovation process and ensuring innovation projects are delivered successfully across the business. Working closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement and Commercial teams, you'll coordinate project timelines, manage governance requirements and keep key stakeholders aligned throughout the development journey.
What you'll do
Lead and champion the end-to-end innovation process.
Coordinate cross-functional innovation projects and timelines.
Facilitate project meetings and stakeholder engagement.
Manage project governance, documentation and approvals as well as the artwork process.
Track project performance and maintain innovation reporting.
Support wider innovation and commercial initiatives as required.
What you'll bring
Experience in project coordination, project management or a similar role.
Strong organisation and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
A high level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
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