Portfolio & Innovation Senior Manager EM

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Company

hirify.global.

What you will do

• Curate the regional transformational innovation agenda across Advantage Affordable, Mayo 2.0, Modern Condiments, and AFH.
• Lead the Front End Innovation phase for transformational projects with Global Innovation PODs and Nijmegen.
• Translate business objectives, consumer opportunities, size of prize, and business cases into DFV proposals for market execution.
• Consolidate and report innovation and renovation tracking across Emerging Markets.
• Partner with R&D on the Product Superiority program and longer-term technology platforms over a 3–5 year horizon.
• Facilitate cross-market alignment, synergies, and lift-and-launch opportunities across business units.

Requirements

• Previous experience in marketing, category, innovation, or strategy.
• Experience in product development and innovation is highly valued for identifying and unlocking category and product opportunities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and analytical thinking.
• Ability to foster collaboration and alignment across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Critical thinking, strategic judgment, and the ability to quickly identify opportunities across the region.

Culture & Benefits

• Cross-functional collaboration with Global Innovation PODs, R&D, Nijmegen, and five Emerging Markets business units.
• Regional and global visibility through innovation and renovation tracking.
• Opportunity to work on transformational projects designed to scale across at least two business units.