Lead, Innovation Transformation

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead, Innovation Transformation to join our Business Excellence team. The Business Excellence team was recently assembled to enable our North America Zone to accelerate growth via the highest strategic priority areas and is made up of an experienced team of general managers and subject matter experts.

Innovation is strategically positioned to be the top growth driver for the company, and the Innovation Transformation team is working to bring strategy to action through a transformation initiative roadmap. You will work closely with senior cross-functional leaders to unlock growth through thought provocation, experimentation, and outside benchmarking.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage Business Unit (BU) and Zone Portfolio Management Reviews (PMR), elevating the level of decision-making on these forums and fully integrating Innovation, Maintenance/Renovation, and Productivity projects into one discussion.
• Drive optimal decisions on End-to-End Resource Allocations across R&D resources, marketing support for new launches, Capex, etc.
• Define and ensure clear guidelines for NA Zone projects, including mix of types, size, timeline, and improving adherence to thresholds and reducing number of exceptions.
• Connect consumer insights to projects/initiatives, enhancing ways of working to enable smooth information sharing.
• Guarantee project execution/timeliness, escalating across Zone leadership and working with Zone leaders to offset any risk to our portfolio delivery.

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 with Stage Gate
• Collaborative mindset

Nice to Have

• Experience in driving innovation and growth through thought provocation, experimentation, and outside benchmarking
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and priorities
• Experience with project management tools and software

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 Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range

$137,400.00 - $171,700.00

Bonus 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 family’s 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.

You’ll 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 – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – 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 [email protected] for assistance.