Assistant Innovation Project Manager

Qualifications

• Experience and capabilities Experience in brand management, marketing, innovation, commercial or project coordination within FMCG or a related consumer-led industry. Ability to manage multiple priorities, organise project plans and follow through on actions and deadlines. Commercial curiosity and comfort working with basic business cases, consumer research and performance measures. Strong collaboration, communication and influencing skills; confidence working with functional specialists. Structured problem-solving, attention to detail, learning agility and willingness to constructively challenge assumptions. Relevant tertiary qualification in marketing, business or a related discipline desirable, or equivalent practical experience. Measures of success Assigned project milestones, governance deliverables and decisions are prepared on time and to an agreed standard. Clear ownership of workstreams, transparent risks and timely escalation of material trade-offs. Consumer and commercial evidence is reflected in project recommendations. Effective collaboration with Brand and functional experts; smooth handovers to launch owners. Post-launch learning is captured and translated into practical actions.