Assistant Manager BU Innovation

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Springdale, AR

About The Position

The Assistant Manager, BU Innovation is an entry-level management member of the project management team who helps translate strategic priorities into coordinated, customer-focused initiatives. The role works across business, marketing, sales, research and development, packaging, and supply chain, supporting projects from early planning and feasibility through execution and in-market performance tracking. It provides broad exposure to Tyson processes and a foundation for developing business acumen, technical knowledge, and cross-functional leadership skills in support of corporate and category volume, profit, and market-share objectives. The position requires proficiency with standard business productivity tools and the ability to learn new systems. Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills are needed to communicate clearly, build productive relationships, and tailor information for cross-functional audiences. Preferred knowledge includes Tyson internal systems such as SAP, NPD, and Tango. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate analytical ability, strategic thinking, sound judgment, attention to detail, adaptability, collaboration, influence without direct authority, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must reside in the United States. Local candidates receive priority, relocation assistance is not provided, and sponsorship is unavailable. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Travel is 0–5%.

Requirements

A minimum of two years of relevant work experience is preferred.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate with cross-functional audiences and build productive relationships.
Proficiency with standard business productivity tools and the ability to learn and effectively use new systems.
Demonstrated analytical ability, strategic thinking, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate, influence without direct authority, contribute to and help lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
Must reside in the United States to be considered.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Knowledge of Tyson internal systems such as SAP, NPD, and Tango.
Local candidacy is prioritized.

Responsibilities

Support Innovation Managers in developing and executing initiatives that advance volume, profit, and market-share objectives for assigned categories and align with corporate priorities.
Develop working knowledge of Tyson systems, processes, stage-gate requirements, and customer packaging-development platforms to help projects progress from concept through commercialization.
Coordinate cross-functional partners, clarify deliverables and timelines, and maintain alignment throughout assigned project life cycles.
Partner with customer business teams on customer plans, including feasibility assessment, product and packaging research and development, project execution, customer sell-in, and in-market performance tracking.
Contribute to business plans designed to deliver category financial, growth, and share objectives.
Monitor milestones, performance measures, risks, and dependencies; identify issues and recommend corrective actions.
Participate in product and packaging design plans supporting renovation, differentiation, and marketplace relevance.
Collaborate with sales to understand customer strategies, identify opportunities, and incorporate customer insights into business and brand plans.
Work with supply chain partners to evaluate operational readiness and establish redundancy and continuity plans across the assigned category and manufacturing network.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, comply with company policies, validate AI-generated outputs, and apply professional judgment.