Kraft Heinz
SrManager,R&DConsumerExperience
“Sr Manager, R&D - Consumer Experience at Kraft Heinz. Skills: Consumer Experience, Product Research, Product development, People leadership. Lead Consumer Experience team. Translate consumer needs”
Industry & Context.
Translate consumer needs into product design; Translate consumer needs into technical requirements; Translate consumer needs into experience models
Willingness to travel up to 20%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Science (e. g. , Engineering, Industrial Design, etc. ) or Consumer Psychology disciplines, 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in consumer research, UX design, product innovation or related disciplines, direct exposure to product development and commercialization, Demonstrated experience in Consumer Experience, Product Research, or applied consumer insights supporting product development and commercialization, Proven ability to translate consumer learning into product and technical decisions, Strong people leadership and team-building skills, Strong cross-functional collaboration with Brand, Marketing, Sensory, and R&D partners, Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and allocate resources effectively, Strong communication and storytelling skills to influence diverse stakeholders, Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
What You'll Do.
Lead Consumer Experience team
Translate consumer needs
Design consumer learning plans
experience validation
Build consumer models
Deploy consumer models
Coach Consumer Experience scientists
Identify emerging consumer needs
Ensure project delivery
Provide technical judgment
Provide business judgment
Foster consumer centricity
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with Marketing, Innovation, Insights, and R&D leaders; Partner with R&D, Brand, Innovation, and Sensory teams; Strong cross-functional collaboration with Brand, Marketing, Sensory, and R&D partners; Influence diverse stakeholders
Communication Scope
Strong communication; Storytelling skills
Process & Methodology
Prioritize work, Manage multiple projects, Allocate resources effectively, Ensure projects are delivered on time, Ensure projects are delivered to quality expectations
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