Innovation Manager

Behr Paint Company • Santa Ana, CA

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About The Position

To thrive as the Innovation Manager, you will operate at the intersection of business analysis, innovation strategy, and AI-enabled workflows. You will be responsible for turning research into actionable insights, conducting business analysis, and creating impactful, insight-driven narratives. A key differentiator in this role is the proven ability to leverage AI/LLM tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) to enhance productivity, accelerate insight generation, and improve decision-making quality. You will apply an AI-first approach to workflows—using AI to synthesize research, generate hypotheses, streamline analysis, and elevate storytelling. In addition to your analytical and technical fluency, you will manage innovation initiatives such as design thinking, new product exploration, and development. Your role will be pivotal in supporting consumer insight-driven strategies and shaping innovation pipelines. Working closely with the Senior Manager of Consumer Insights, you will collaborate on key initiatives while independently leading projects that influence product development and business strategy. Although this is not a people leader role, it offers significant opportunity to lead initiatives and drive impact across the organization. This role is part of BEHR’s broader shift toward an AI-enabled innovation model, where speed, insight quality, and decision-making are enhanced through modern tools and workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Innovation, Market Research, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in business analysis, strategy, or innovation management.
• Demonstrated experience using AI/LLM tools (e.g., ChatGPT, copilots, or similar) to improve productivity, insight generation, or workflow efficiency.
• Strong business intelligence background with the ability to conduct research and analysis.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, with the ability to create and deliver compelling, insight-driven presentations (AI-assisted tools a plus).
• Experience in design thinking, new product development, and innovation management.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Strategy consulting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct business analysis and translate research into actionable insights, leveraging AI tools to accelerate synthesis and improve depth of analysis.
• Apply AI/LLM-driven workflows to enhance productivity (e.g., research summarization, trend identification, concept generation, and strategic framing).
• Manage innovation initiatives such as design thinking, new product exploration, and development.
• Develop and deliver high-impact presentations using PowerPoint, incorporating AI-assisted tools to improve clarity, speed, and storytelling effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Manager on research projects and insights, integrating traditional methods with AI-augmented analysis.
• Translate business intelligence and research into strategies that drive innovation and influence decision-making.
• Lead market research efforts to identify new product opportunities, incorporating AI for trend scanning and whitespace identification.
• Continuously evaluate and implement new AI tools and workflows to improve team efficiency and output quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees