Innovation Commercialisation Manager at Diageo

Role Responsibilities

Key Deliverables:

• Develop and own the comprehensive innovation strategy for the innovation portfolio, ensuring alignment with the overall business objectives and consumer trends.
• Lead the end-to-end commercialization and delivery of the innovation pipeline, using deep consumer, customer and market insights to drive value creation.
• Achieve excellence in new product launches, partnering cross-functionally to implement best-in-class plans that deliver superior brand performance and customer/consumer impact.
• Commercial performance management for innovation brands to achieve great performance and M&E against commercialization execution Key Performance Indicators.
• Deliver Efficiency in resource management with the right Business governance and controls adherence.

Functional Capabilities

• Develop winning commercial and marketing strategies that outpace the competition and drive category growth.
• Manage the performance of the innovation portfolio post-launch, making timely interventions to maximize business impact and deliver against Annual Operating Plans.
• Expertly navigate the P&L to optimize value creation for the business, customers and consumers at the right price points.

Organizational Leadership

• Inspire and engage cross-functional teams to deliver breakthrough innovation and category expansion.
• Demonstrate creative problem-solving skills to navigate ambiguity and ensure goals are achieved.
• Build strong influencing capabilities to align and mobilize stakeholders at all levels

Experience / skills required

• Proven track record in successful innovation or sales project management and commercialization.
• Exceptional influencing and stakeholder management skills across diverse internal and external partners.
• Commercially astute with experience in P&L management and value chain dynamics.
• Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, adeptly juggling multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to foster effective relationships and collaborate.
• Growth mindset - eager to truly shape the future of the business through the innovation pipeline.