Senior Manager, Innovation & Strategy
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Innovation & Strategy is responsible for driving and enabling long-term profitable growth through strategic planning, innovation, and cross-functional leadership for Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages. This position partners closely with global and US leadership teams to shape and deliver business strategy, lead market expansion initiatives, and ensure strong operational rigor through effective processes, governance, and performance tracking. The role also plays a critical leadership position in innovation—identifying, developing, and launching new growth opportunities within and beyond existing brand spaces.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Marketing, Business, or a related field required
- 5–7 years of experience in strategy, brand, marketing, consulting, or related commercial roles
- Proven experience leading cross-functional strategic initiatives and delivering business impact
- Strong strategic thinking and innovation mindset, with the ability to translate ideas into execution
- Advanced storytelling and presentation skills; expertise in building executive-level decks
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Demonstrated ability to influence, align diverse stakeholders, and drive decision making
- Strong business acumen with understanding of end-to-end operations and P&L dynamics
- Ability to operate proactively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and create clarity
Nice To Haves
- MBA strongly preferred
- Expertise in strategy development and innovation
- Experience in commercial functions (Marketing, Strategy, Commercial Development, or Consulting)
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to guide teams and drive outcomes
Responsibilities
- Lead 3-Year strategic planning process for the US Market (MBS)
- Support and shape long-term business strategy and profitable growth initiatives
- Lead and coordinate complex, cross-functional initiatives, along with organizational readiness during enterprise transformations.
- Establish and track in-year OMP KPIs to measure performance against long-term strategic priorities
- Develop strategic approach to Premium Beverage expansion into new categories utilizing a build / partner / buy framework
- Create and maintain 3-year Innovation pipeline and priorities for the US market (leading for Essentia and partnering with Global and International Premium Brand teams for IPB)
- Lead innovation strategy and execution for Essentia big bet and platform launches
- Drive selected end-to-end strategic innovation initiatives from ideation through market launch, with transition to brand teams post-launch
- Actively monitor competitors and share relevant insights to help guide leadership decision-making and commercial strategy
- Stay ahead of industry trends and use those insights to inform strategy and innovation focus areas
- Create clear, executive-ready materials that turn complex data into concise narratives that drive business decisions
- Build and present materials for both global and U.S. leadership teams, leveraging input from cross-functional teams
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
