Lead, Innovation Transformation

The Kraft Heinz Company
Chicago
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceSkills: ["Strategic thinking","Stakeholder management","Problem-solving","Team collaboration","Communication"]

Lead the Innovation Transformation in Kraft Heinz’s Business Excellence team, driving portfolio reviews, end-to-end resource allocations, and cross-functional collaboration to convert strategic plans into action. Work with senior leaders to align projects, consumer insights, and benchmarks, ensuring timely execution and risk mitigation across the North America Zone.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company
6 months ago

Lead, Innovation Transformation

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Job Summary

Lead the Innovation Transformation in Kraft Heinz’s Business Excellence team, driving portfolio reviews, end-to-end resource allocations, and cross-functional collaboration to convert strategic plans into action. Work with senior leaders to align projects, consumer insights, and benchmarks, ensuring timely execution and risk mitigation across the North America Zone.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own and manage BU and Zone Portfolio Management Reviews (PMR), elevating decision-making and integrating Innovation, Maintenance/Renovation, and Productivity projects.
  • •Drive End-to-End Resource Allocations across R&D resources, marketing support for new launches, Capex, etc.
  • •Define clear guidelines for NA Zone projects, including mix of types, size, timeline, and improving adherence to thresholds.
  • •Connect consumer insights to projects/initiatives to enable smooth information sharing.
  • •Guarantee project execution/timeliness, escalating across Zone leadership and offsetting risks to portfolio delivery.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health Insurance401kAnnual BonusDentalVisionWellness Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •Strategic thinking and portfolio management expertise.
  • •Stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • •Experience in changing the way cross-functional teams work.
  • •Analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
  • •Business acumen and industry expertise.
Experience:Consumer packaged goodsFood & beverageBusiness transformation
Skills:Strategic thinkingStakeholder managementProblem-solvingTeam collaborationCommunication
Tech Stack:Stage Gate

Company Brief

The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is a global food and beverage company producing iconic packaged foods and condiments across categories like cheese, meals, condiments, and beverages, serving retail, foodservice, and consumer markets worldwide.
Industry: Food & Beverage
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded: 2015
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