Global Technical Innovation Manager
Essity AB (publ) / Civilingenjörsjobb / Mölndal
2024-11-07
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hela Sverige Do you have a burning passion for consumer innovation and purpose-driven brands? Do you love to do things differently, to challenge the status quo, to find unexpected ways to drive business growth? Do you develop strong and trusting relationships and know how to manage multiple stakeholders to get to the right solutions? Then this could be the role for you.
We are looking for a passionate Global Technical Innovation Manager (f/m/d) for the Global Feminine Care category in Global Brand, Innovation and Sustainability (GBIS) business unit. This is a permanent role, located in Gothenburg with direct report to the Global Innovation Director.
About the Role
In this position you will contribute to the overall innovation strategy, develop & deliver innovative new solutions to better meet consumers needs in the Power & Health clusters. Work in a marketing / technical partnership to lead prioritized concepts through all stages of the innovation funnel from concept to launch which will be executed by the regional / local teams.
You will work in close cooperation with multiple key stakeholder (global innovation director, global brand director, R&D, manufacturing, consumer insights team and lead markets), to drive sales and brand growth and reach overall Essity targets.
We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.
What You Will Do
Input into the overall innovation strategy & roadmap for Power & Health clusters.
Discover, develop and evaluate new territories/new concepts that enables a balanced flow of activities entering the 8Qs launch plan.
Based on consumer and customer insight run technical feasibility.
Recommend product and solution innovations that build on key brand features & design and validate with key marketing communities.
Propose Innovation project organization and resources.
Act as project manager for relevant innovation projects through all stages of the Innovation funnel.
Give input to strategic & innovation driven Capex.
Secure alignment with R&D Core, Technology and Manufacturing (Suppliers).
Support Business Unit growth and monitor cost saving initiatives vs innovation funnel.
Who You Are
University Degree from a technical field or in science / business
Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience in R&D/product development and/or innovation management. Preferably relevant experience in liquids & lotions development.
Strong English speaking and writing skills, other languages are a plus (Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic).
Ability to travel.
Furthermore, you have an ability to influence and get buy-in of key stakeholders in a global matrix organization and effectively manage work across organizational boundaries to get things done in a collaborative way - high resilience and solution-oriented attitude. You can convert consumer needs & pain points into technical solutions and have a proven track record of igniting and delivering innovation led growth from idea to execution. You are an experienced project manager with a bias for action, who is able to manage cross-functional teams effectively, track multiple workstreams and adhere to deadlines.
What We Can Offer You
At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Together, we are improving lives, every day.
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. Come join us on our journey as we are breaking barriers to improved well-being.
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Arbetsgivare Essity AB (publ) (org.nr 556325-5511),
https://essity.com Mölndals bro 2 (
visa karta)
431 31 MÖLNDAL
Arbetsplats Essity Hygiene and Health AB (Mölndal)
Jobbnummer 8999707