Tyson Foods
ManagerBUInnovation
“Manager BU Innovation at Tyson Foods. Skills: Product Innovation, Project Management, Strategic Thinking. Responsibility for innovation projects. Cost savings initiatives”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive business growth; Operational efficiencies; Achieve corporate growth through innovation; Deliver on profit, volume, and share objectives; Meet consumer/operator needs; Have a clear POD vs. competitors; Reflect overall corporate and business unit goals; Creates added value versus competition; Effectively communicates product advantages; Ensure timely delivery of complex projects; Tracking of in-market performance
Industry & Context.
Resolve issues; Analytical skills
25% Travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 3 years direct Product Innovation or Marketing experience, Proven experience delivering complex, cross-functional projects through conception to completion, Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of marketing and P&Ls, Demonstrated strength in strategic thinking with a consumer lens, Demonstrated analytical skills, Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment, Demonstrated success in managing timelines, budgets, and resources effectively
Nice to Have
MBA preferred, Experience managing direct reports preferred
What You'll Do.
Responsibility for innovation projects
Cost savings initiatives
Product changes that drive business growth
Develop long and short-term strategies
New product and package ideas
Go-to-market approaches
Direct activities of innovation and consulting agencies
Guide cross-functional teams
Ensure timely delivery of complex projects
Influence across business units
Coordinate internal and external resources
Identify opportunity areas for growth
Use syndicated research and trend data
Use primary market research
Use competitive intelligence
Build research and development plans
Optimize innovation offerings
Develop and implement innovation pipeline
Develop innovation strategies
Develop meaningful consumer positioning
Define project missions
Define resource requirements
Lead development and execution of product and packaging innovation projects
Feasibility validation
Product and packaging R&D
Business proposal and approval
Tracking of in-market performance
Develop and maintain detailed project plans
Develop and maintain charters
Implement corrective actions
Report project status and issues
Act as liaison with corporate functions
Manage project budgets
Manage resource allocation
Manage vendor deliverables
Apply risk management techniques
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Guide cross-functional teams through challenges; Coordinate internal and external resources; Work collaboratively with Insights, R&D, Channel Marketing and the BU; Collaborator with a demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams; Act as liaison with all other corporate functions
Communication Scope
Communication skills; Presentation skills
Process & Methodology
Deliver complex, cross-functional projects, Define project missions, goals, tasks, Define resource requirements, Lead development and execution of projects, Develop and maintain detailed project plans, Develop and maintain charters, Monitor progress, Implement corrective actions, Report project status and issues, Manage project budgets, Manage resource allocation, Manage vendor deliverables, Apply risk management techniques, Risk assessments, Contingency planning, Best-in-class project management practices
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