As a Senior Brand Manager, Innovation, you will help shape the future of the business by setting clear innovationâled brand strategy and translating it into scalable growth. You will own shortâ and longâterm strategic planning, and lead innovation and renovation agendas to deliver impact.
In this role, you will operate as a senior strategic leader, partnering closely with Insights, Innovation, Finance, Sales, and crossâfunctional teams to identify growth opportunities and bring them to life. This position is best suited for a futureâoriented strategic thinker who can simplify complexity, influence across a matrixed organization, and drive clarity and action in ambiguous environments.
Lead development of brand ambition and short and long-term innovationâfocused growth strategies
Define strategic frameworks that guide whereâtoâplay choices, brand priorities, and expansion opportunities
Shape innovation and renovation agendas to deliver scalable growth
Leverage consumer, category, and business data to understand performance drivers and inform strategic decisions
Share best practices, strategic guidance, and tools to build capability and alignment across marketing teams
8+ years of experience in brand management or marketing, preferably within FMCG or consumerâdriven organizations
Strong strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex insights into clear, actionable direction
Proven experience leading innovation and renovation initiatives endâtoâend
Demonstrated leadership and influence across complex, matrixed, organizations
Strong analytical and financial acumen, including experience with P&L drivers
Comfort navigating ambiguity while driving structure, alignment, and results
Collaborative, curious, and driven selfâstarter with strong storytelling and communication skills
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinzâ strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$141,500.00 - $176,900.00Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familyâs needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Youâll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
Emotional â Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial â 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon CenterKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer â Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.
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