Hybrid Plant-Based Innovation & Portfolio Lead

Institute of Project Management; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plant-based food business is seeking a Portfolio & Innovation Manager in London. This hybrid role focuses on driving innovation and renovation across their product portfolio. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years in FMCG project management, excelling in trend mapping and project leadership. This high-visibility position offers opportunities for growth and requires strong cross-functional influence. If you're passionate about food innovation, apply to join a company shaping the future of a growing international portfolio.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in FMCG portfolio, innovation or food NPD project management.
• Proven strength in trend mapping, category scouting and building innovation pipelines.
• Commercially sharp, able to turn insight into business cases and margin-positive launches.

Responsibilities

• Shape and steer the innovation & renovation roadmap.
• Spot trends, unlock white space & turn insight into pipeline projects.
• Balance bold NPD with smart renovation & SKU optimisation.

Skills

FMCG portfolio management

Trend mapping

Category scouting

Innovation pipelines

Cross-functional influencing

Job description

A leading plant-based food business is seeking a Portfolio & Innovation Manager in London. This hybrid role focuses on driving innovation and renovation across their product portfolio. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years in FMCG project management, excelling in trend mapping and project leadership. This high-visibility position offers opportunities for growth and requires strong cross-functional influence. If you're passionate about food innovation, apply to join a company shaping the future of a growing international portfolio.