Lead: Innovation Project Management at The Heineken Company

Purpose of the position:

• This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills to balance agility with governance, drive momentum, and ensure that innovation projects contribute to business success.
• Facilitate planning, execution, monitoring and control of risk, time, cost, quality and completion of strategic New Product Introduction (NPI) projects within the innovative governance framework.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and alignment with key stakeholders across the business.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Project/Programme management, operational execution, and excellence - Deliver and manage designated NPI projects to drive business growth and enhance competitiveness
• Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership & Strategic Enablement - Foster a collaborative, motivated project team while leading and proactively coaching project teams in relation to project deliverables.
• Governance, Compliance & Continuous Improvement - Drive effective governance, compliance, and continuous improvement of operational efficiency, new processes, and systems.

The successful candidate must have the following Skills and experience:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree and project management certification.
• 5+ years of experience in programme/project management within FMCG, preferably in NPI, or innovation roles.
• Proven track record in cross-functional business partnering, stakeholder engagement, and programme governance.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, and commercialisation processes.
• Strategic Influence & Relationship Building
• Problem-Solving & Agility
• Strong project management expertise (Gantt charts, risk matrices, project tracking tools).
• Adaptability and attention to detail.

Closing Date: 22/12/2025