Sr. Manager, Disruptive Innovation Insights

Sr. Manager, Disruptive Innovation Insights

As a key strategic business partner and consumer insights subject matter expert for the Global Innovation team, you will have the opportunity to directly impact growth for our global brand portfolio. This role will lead the consumer and marketplace learning agenda across brands and channels to identify innovation opportunities rooted in consumer behavior that drive top and bottom-line growth for Kraft Heinz and retail partners.

• Strategic insight leadership for Global Innovation initiatives.
• Leverage in-depth knowledge of consumer and culinary trends, competition, and consumer and shopper behavior to ideate and encourage growth strategies.
• Develop and lead agile research plans for new products using risk-based approaches and forward-thinking methods across whitespace identification, opportunity assessment, innovation forecasting, and innovation validation (consumer testing and/or in-market testing).
• Identify ways to drive speed through experimentation to learn and implement all opportunities.
• Evaluate sales impact of innovation and identify lessons learned to improve trial, velocity, and incrementally of future innovation.
• Help develop research Best Practices for the organization.
• Work with research vendors to provide outstanding research approaches for agility, speed, and breakthrough insights.

• 5+ years’ experience in Market Research / Insights, preferably within CPG.
• Proficient in various market research techniques, including both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Experience working with both primary and secondary data sources.
• Expert knowledge of syndicated research tools (e.g. Nielsen, Circana, etc.).
• Strong storytelling skills and ability to influence all levels of an organization.
• Proficient with innovation and custom research methods for CPG products.
• Experience using syndicated services (e.g. Nielsen or IRI Scanner, Mintel, Numerator and Panel Data, Technomic, etc).
• Strong analytical skills, including pricing and designing and implementing in-market tests.
• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills (written, oral, and across Microsoft Office Suite).

New Hire Base Salary Range $ - $

Bonus:
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.

Coverage for employees and their eligible dependents through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future. These plans are tailored to meet employee needs and are in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and governing documents.

We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well‑being lifestyle for employees and their families.

• 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 – 401(k), Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Chicago – Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Gender Identity and other protected classes. If you require an accommodation in the job application process, please contact  for assistance.