Lead, Innovation Transformation
Company websitekraftheinz.com (Kraft Heinz, opens in new tab)
Base salary $137,400 to $171,700
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Chicago, IL
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- LocationChicago, IL
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Job Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead, Innovation Transformation to join our Business Excellence team. The Business Excellence team was recently assembled to enable our North America Zone to accelerate growth via the highest strategic priority areas and is made up of an experienced team of general managers and subject matter experts.
Innovation is strategically positioned to be the top growth driver for the company, and the Innovation Transformation team is working to bring strategy to action through a transformation initiative roadmap. You will work closely with senior cross-functional leaders to unlock growth through thought provocation, experimentation, and outside benchmarking.
Key Responsibilities:
Own and manage Business Unit (BU) and Zone Portfolio Management Reviews (PMR), elevating the level of decision-making on these forums and fully integrating Innovation, Maintenance/Renovation, and Productivity projects into one discussion.
Drive optimal decisions on End-to-End Resource Allocations across R&D resources, marketing support for new launches, Capex, etc.
Define and ensure clear guidelines for NA Zone projects, including mix of types, size, timeline, and improving adherence to thresholds and reducing number of exceptions.
Connect consumer insights to projects/initiatives, enhancing ways of working to enable smooth information sharing.
Guarantee project execution/timeliness, escalating across Zone leadership and working with Zone leaders to offset any risk to our portfolio delivery.
Requirements:
Strategic thinking and portfolio management expertise
Stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience in changing the way cross-functional teams work
Analytical and creative problem-solving skills
Business acumen and industry expertise
Experience with Stage Gate
Collaborative mindset
Nice to Have:
Experience in driving innovation and growth through thought provocation, experimentation, and outside benchmarking
Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and priorities
Experience with project management tools and software
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$137,400.00 - $171,700.00Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon CenterKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.
Source: Kraft Heinz on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Lead, Innovation Transformation (this listing) | $137,400 - $171,700 |
| Lead - National Accounts, Premium | $141,500 - $176,900 |
| Lead, eCommerce & Customer Marketing - Kroger | $141,500 - $176,900 |
| Engineering Lead – Taste Elevation | $141,500 - $176,900 |
| Project Lead - Special Projects | $141,500 - $176,900 |
| EHS Project Lead | $141,500 - $176,900 |
| Lead, Product Owner – Integrated Revenue Growth Management Orchestrator | $141,500 - $176,900 |
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$137,400.00 - $171,700.00
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