Director Global Innovation & Portfolio Integration

Job Description

The Director, Global Innovation & Innovation Portfolio Integration has two core responsibilities; leads the execution of Ferrero’s global innovation agenda in the US market & serves as a key integrator of the full ice cream portfolio to ensure consistent communication and alignment with key stakeholders.

Lead Global Innovation Portfolio

• Ensure alignment between global innovation strategy and regional commercial priorities.
• Oversee the development and execution of the global innovation pipeline in the US market
• Lead and develop two Senior Brand Managers responsible for global innovation initiatives.
  
  
  

Innovation Portfolio Integration

• Synthesize innovation pipeline strategies and commercialization updates for key stakeholders like senior leaders & key customer meetings
• Ensure innovation priorities, timelines, and business cases are clearly communicated to cross functional partners.
• Lead and develop Senior Associate Brand Manager to ensure effective documentation & consistent reporting of long- term pipeline sufficiency & readiness.
  
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 10-15 years of experience in brand management, innovation, or marketing leadership.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge – Consumer packaged goods.
• Skills – Proven experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives. Strong leadership and people management capabilities. Experience working with global or multi-market teams. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Abilities – Ability to synthesize complex information into clear strategic insights.
  
  
  

The base pay range for this position is $159,753 to $223,654 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.