Commercial Innovation Project Manager (Food&Beverage)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of commercial and innovation projects (e.g., new product launches, line extensions).
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, R&D, and Operations.
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and deliverables ensuring on-time and on-budget execution.
• Support strategic initiatives such as new market entry and commercial structure optimization.
• Align stakeholders across regional and global teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Ensure adherence to project governance frameworks (PMO, stage-gate processes).
• Monitor performance, track KPIs, and provide clear reporting to leadership.
• Contribute to strengthening project management capabilities through tools, training, and best practices.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field
• Master's degree is a plus

Experience:

• 58 years of experience in:
• Project Management / PMO
• Strategy / Business Development
• Commercial or Innovation roles
• Experience in FMCG or Food & Beverage is highly preferred
• Exposure to regional or global environments is a strong advantage

Skills:

• Strong project management & stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead without direct authority
• Strategic thinking with strong analytical mindset
• Excellent communication & presentation skills
• Experience with project governance frameworks