Innovation Manager (FMCG)

Innovation Manager (FMCG) Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: Jakarta Keywords: collaborative, growth leadership, supportive leadership, cross-functional, dependable, inclusive, flexible working opportunities, training opportunities, knowledgeable, generous pensions contributions

A leading organisation in Jakarta is seeking a New Product Development and Innovation Manager to champion the planning and execution of new product initiatives and marketing innovation programmes. This role offers you the opportunity to shape the future of the business by driving structured, timely projects that align with ambitious revenue growth targets. You will be at the heart of cross-divisional collaboration, ensuring every campaign and launch is executed with precision and quality. The company values continuous learning, collaboration, and integrity, providing a supportive environment where your expertise in FMCG, brand management, and end-to-end marketing mix will be highly valued. Enjoy flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and access to ongoing training as you nurture your professional journey.

• Take ownership of comprehensive NPD roadmaps and marketing innovation plans designed to accelerate company revenue growth through strategic project delivery.
• Work closely with internal teams across sales, production, finance, and procurement to ensure seamless coordination for product launches, promotional programmes, and seasonal campaigns.
• Benefit from a culture that prioritises collaboration, continuous learning, and quality assurance while offering flexible working arrangements and robust support for your career development.

What you'll do:

As a New Product Development and Innovation Manager based in Jakarta, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s growth trajectory by orchestrating innovative product launches and impactful marketing campaigns. Your day-to-day activities will involve designing comprehensive strategies that integrate new product development with creative marketing approaches. You will collaborate extensively with sales teams to refine product positioning and messaging while ensuring supply meets demand through close coordination with production units. Financial stewardship will be essential as you manage budgets and vendor payments alongside procurement colleagues. Externally, you will partner with agencies to develop creative ideas and execute communication campaigns that resonate with target audiences. Success in this role requires meticulous attention to detail in reporting project statuses, evaluating campaign effectiveness against set KPIs such as sales uplift or brand engagement metrics. You will also be responsible for identifying risks early on—whether related to material delays or technical obstacles—and implementing solutions that keep projects on track. Maintaining operational excellence through the 5R programme is another key aspect of your remit. Your authority extends to setting timelines, allocating resources efficiently, reviewing workforce requirements, evaluating company policies, approving leave requests, and escalating issues swiftly when necessary. By fostering an environment of collaboration across departments and nurturing relationships with external partners, you will ensure every initiative is delivered seamlessly from conception through execution.

• Design detailed roadmaps for new product development (NPD) and marketing innovation strategies that drive measurable revenue growth for the organisation.
• Prepare thorough status reports on NPD projects and evaluate campaign outcomes based on key marketing targets such as sales performance, traffic generation, engagement levels, and brand awareness.
• Lead cross-divisional coordination for launching new products, executing promotional programmes, and managing seasonal campaigns within the marketing manufacturing function.
• Oversee the quality of execution for all NPD initiatives and campaigns, ensuring both digital and offline materials meet high standards of excellence.
• Identify potential risks that could disrupt NPD or marketing projects—including delays in materials, technical challenges, or vendor issues—and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Implement the 5R programme at each work location to maintain operational efficiency and workplace standards.
• Determine timelines, resource allocation, scope of work, and budgets for every NPD and marketing initiative to ensure optimal project outcomes.
• Escalate issues promptly when there are threats to project timelines or deliverables to maintain momentum and accountability.
• Review workforce needs regularly to ensure adequate staffing for successful project execution across all functions involved.
• Evaluate company policies, standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions (WI), and approve employee leave requests as part of managerial responsibilities.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the New Product Development and Innovation Manager role brings a wealth of experience from the FMCG industry coupled with advanced academic credentials in management or marketing. Your background includes successfully managing multiple NPD projects from inception through launch while overseeing brand strategy execution across various channels. You possess strong interpersonal skills that foster trust-based relationships within internal teams—sales for product positioning consultations; production for supply-demand alignment; finance/procurement for budget oversight—as well as external agency partnerships for creative campaign development. Your ability to plan meticulously ensures every initiative is structured around clear objectives supported by efficient resource allocation. Leadership comes naturally as you guide cross-functional groups towards common goals while maintaining accountability throughout each phase of project delivery. Problem-solving is second nature; whether facing technical hurdles or vendor issues you respond quickly with practical solutions that keep projects moving forward. Your client-centric approach means every campaign resonates authentically with target audiences enhancing engagement metrics like sales uplift or brand awareness. Attention to detail underpins your commitment to quality ensuring both digital assets and offline materials reflect organisational standards. Communication is one of your strengths enabling transparent updates on project progress along with insightful evaluations post-campaign. Experience collaborating across departments streamlines workflow integration while risk management expertise safeguards timelines against unforeseen disruptions.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Management, Business Administration or Marketing provides a strong academic foundation for this position.
• At least five years’ experience in new product development (NPD), brand management or end-to-end marketing project execution ideally within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector ensures you bring proven industry expertise.
• Proficiency in English enables effective communication across diverse teams and external partners.
• Excellent interpersonal skills allow you to build collaborative relationships internally with sales, production, finance teams as well as externally with agencies.
• Advanced planning and organising abilities help you structure complex projects efficiently while maintaining focus on key objectives.
• Leadership skills empower you to guide cross-functional teams towards shared goals while nurturing a supportive environment.
• Problem-solving capabilities enable you to address challenges proactively by developing practical solutions that mitigate risks.
• Expertise in NPD project planning ensures you can design robust strategies that deliver tangible results aligned with business targets.
• Budget management experience allows you to oversee financial aspects of projects responsibly including vendor payments and resource allocation.
• Client/customer focus ensures every initiative is tailored to meet market demands while enhancing brand reputation.
• Attention to detail guarantees high-quality execution across digital and offline campaign materials.
• Effective communication skills facilitate clear messaging throughout all stages of project delivery from initial concept through final evaluation.
• Cross-functional collaboration experience helps you coordinate seamlessly between departments ensuring smooth workflow integration.
• Risk management proficiency enables you to identify potential disruptions early on and implement mitigation plans effectively.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader in Jakarta’s FMCG landscape thanks to its unwavering commitment to collaboration, continuous learning, integrity, and quality assurance. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities designed to support work-life balance alongside generous pension contributions that secure their financial future. The company invests heavily in training programmes so team members can continually expand their knowledge base while advancing their careers within a supportive environment guided by growth leadership principles. Cross-functional teamwork is encouraged at every level creating an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued equally—ensuring everyone feels connected regardless of department or seniority. The focus on operational excellence through initiatives like the 5R programme further demonstrates dedication not only to productivity but also workplace wellbeing making it an ideal destination for professionals seeking long-term growth within a dependable network.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact by driving innovation in new product development while enjoying unparalleled support for your professional growth—this is your moment!

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