Business Innovation Director Jobs

Build consensus across multiple functions, including but not limited to, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Real Estate, Store Operations & Finance.

Broad retail experience with experience in urban/metro stores

Customer-focused experience with merchandising, operations, and supply chain

Financial acumen and/or experience owning profit and loss results

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Manage and grow a staff of 5+ packaging engineers/managers in a hybrid - regional organizational model across US

Represent regional packaging team within global network to leverage resources & knowledge to strengthen packaging ambitions

Develop & manage packaging new technology strategy in collaboration with our strategic supplier base, procurement & advance technology team

10 - 15 years' experience in a packaging, sciences or engineering field (preferably in the food or beverage industry)

Continually integrates evolving business context into functional responsibilities

General knowledge of the processes within marketing, industrial design, production, supply chain, regulatory and global sales channels

Extensive project and program management experience, proven success in driving projects to the finish line

Strong cross-functional management skills with demonstrated ability to effectively utilize internal resources to meet project deadlines and objectives

A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills

Ability to manage and co-ordinate the end-to-end development process while meeting deadlines and budget requirements

A strong focus on education and career development through training

A comprehensive benefit plan designed to keep up with the changing healthcare needs across North America

Supporting other Legal Staff members on a project management basis, creating an “engaged” team culture.

Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant legal experience.

Experience helping start-ups or incubating new businesses, including app and software-based businesses.

Developing a thorough understanding of and familiarity with GM’s businesses, products, future goals, and the regulatory schemes under which it operates.

Counseling clients on and helping implement appropriate corporate governance processes for new businesses.

Counseling clients on technical, contractual, and regulatory issues on emerging issues.

Build consensus across multiple functions, including but not limited to, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Real Estate, Store Operations & Finance.

Broad retail experience with experience in urban/metro stores

Customer-focused experience with merchandising, operations, and supply chain

Financial acumen and/or experience owning profit and loss results

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Co-create compelling and grounded strategies with a diverse team of collaborators to shape world-class F&B brand experiences.

Maintain a global best-in-class toolkit of frameworks and methods; in innovation, business, brand, experience, culinary and operational strategy.

You have led cross-functional teams and managed professional growth and development.

$145,000 - $160,000 Base Salary (commensurate with experience).

$120,000 - $145,000 Base Salary (commensurate with experience).

Lead with empathy. Follow through with know-how.

4 + years of experience in driving project and program execution, strategy, and product management.

Demonstrated results with progressively increasing responsibilities and proven ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and work with a geographically distributed team.

Job Family: Digital and Technology

National +50 Miles away from nearest PulsePoint, National +50 Miles away from nearest PulsePoint

Build the business case for innovative solutions and make build, buy, and partner recommendations.

Work with senior executives to secure approval and funding to advance through the innovation process.

4 + years of experience in driving project and program execution, strategy, and product management.

Demonstrated results with progressively increasing responsibilities and proven ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and work with a geographically distributed team.

Job Family: Digital and Technology

National +50 Miles away from nearest PulsePoint, National +50 Miles away from nearest PulsePoint

Build the business case for innovative solutions and make build, buy, and partner recommendations.

Work with senior executives to secure approval and funding to advance through the innovation process.

4 + years of experience in driving project and program execution, strategy, and product management.

Demonstrated results with progressively increasing responsibilities and proven ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and work with a geographically distributed team.

Job Family: Digital and Technology

National +50 Miles away from nearest PulsePoint, National +50 Miles away from nearest PulsePoint

Build the business case for innovative solutions and make build, buy, and partner recommendations.

Work with senior executives to secure approval and funding to advance through the innovation process.

4 + years of experience in driving project and program execution, strategy, and product management.

Demonstrated results with progressively increasing responsibilities and proven ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and work with a geographically distributed team.

Job Family: Digital and Technology

National +50 Miles away from nearest PulsePoint, National +50 Miles away from nearest PulsePoint

Build the business case for innovative solutions and make build, buy, and partner recommendations.

Work with senior executives to secure approval and funding to advance through the innovation process.

4 + years of experience in driving project and program execution, strategy, and product management.

Demonstrated results with progressively increasing responsibilities and proven ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and work with a geographically distributed team.

Job Family: Digital and Technology

National +50 Miles away from nearest PulsePoint, National +50 Miles away from nearest PulsePoint

Build the business case for innovative solutions and make build, buy, and partner recommendations.

Work with senior executives to secure approval and funding to advance through the innovation process.

4 + years of experience in driving project and program execution, strategy, and product management.

Demonstrated results with progressively increasing responsibilities and proven ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and work with a geographically distributed team.

Job Family: Digital and Technology

National +50 Miles away from nearest PulsePoint, National +50 Miles away from nearest PulsePoint

Build the business case for innovative solutions and make build, buy, and partner recommendations.

Work with senior executives to secure approval and funding to advance through the innovation process.

4 + years of experience in driving project and program execution, strategy, and product management.

Demonstrated results with progressively increasing responsibilities and proven ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and work with a geographically distributed team.

Job Family: Digital and Technology

National +50 Miles away from nearest PulsePoint, National +50 Miles away from nearest PulsePoint

Build the business case for innovative solutions and make build, buy, and partner recommendations.

Work with senior executives to secure approval and funding to advance through the innovation process.

4 + years of experience in driving project and program execution, strategy, and product management.

Demonstrated results with progressively increasing responsibilities and proven ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and work with a geographically distributed team.

Job Family: Digital and Technology

National +50 Miles away from nearest PulsePoint, National +50 Miles away from nearest PulsePoint

Build the business case for innovative solutions and make build, buy, and partner recommendations.

Work with senior executives to secure approval and funding to advance through the innovation process.

4 + years of experience in driving project and program execution, strategy, and product management.

Demonstrated results with progressively increasing responsibilities and proven ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and work with a geographically distributed team.

Job Family: Digital and Technology

National +50 Miles away from nearest PulsePoint, National +50 Miles away from nearest PulsePoint

Build the business case for innovative solutions and make build, buy, and partner recommendations.

Work with senior executives to secure approval and funding to advance through the innovation process.

Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Excellent problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and attention to detail.

Build and manage the innovation and brand change pipelines, ensuring a consistent flow of new ideas and cost savings.

Manage stability testing, sensory evaluation, and consumer testing for new products.

Lead, coach, and develop a team of product developers and product commercialization managers.

Strong knowledge of food processing, packaging technology, and food regulations.

Minimum 8 years of Program and/or Project Management

Minimum 8-10 years experience in a professional work environment

Minimum 5 years industry relevant experience in Research, Medical, Engineering, Sports Science, Athletic Training or similar positions

Communication skills (written and verbal) which are equally effective with large and small audiences and on a one-to-one level

Previous experience in professional or collegiate sports

Working knowledge of American Football (enhanced knowledge a plus)

Collaborate with leadership across AERDF to drive improvements to AFG’s awardee management approach.

Deep experience in strategy and operations (10+ years) within a R&D setting, ideally with a focus on K-12 education.

Effectively manage external operational and investment contracts to ensure clear expectations, accountability for deliverables, and a positive working culture.

Passion for supporting innovation and pursuing excellence with Black and Latinx students in traditional and non-traditional education spaces.

Overseeing, in collaboration with others on the AFG team, a multi-tiered evaluation strategy that will accompany AFG’s trialing track of investment.

Contribute to the development of a strong, inclusive program team.

open to remote work arrangements.

• Bachelor’s degree required and 10+ years of relevant experience

• Experience working in start-up companies and/or large companies implementing venture growth programs preferred

• Experience leading cross functional and multi-disciplinary projects

• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills and a passion for the consumer

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Administer completed contracts including management of financial terms, compliance, invoicing, monitoring of milestones, termination and renegotiation issues

Identify commercialization partners and assist in crafting, negotiating, and securing license agreements and manage ongoing active licenses

Provide education and deliver training to faculty, staff, and students on intellectual property and technology transfer matters

Hands-on experience with market assessment, regulatory review and commercial risk assessment for academic IP.

Experience managing an organization and team of similar size and scope with a desire to create unified protocols and procedures

MBA, JD, PhD, or equivalent experience