Senior Innovation Project Manager | Senior Innovation Project Manager (m/f/d)
Dr. August Oetker NM KG
Job Summary
As a Senior Innovation Project Manager at Dr. Oetker, you will take the lead on strategically critical innovation projects that shape the future of the company's international business. Your day-to-day will involve managing complex project lifecycles—from planning and budgeting to risk assessment—while guiding cross-functional and cross-country teams. You will serve as a strategic sparring partner for senior leadership, helping to align the innovation pipeline with business goals and overseeing portfolio reviews to ensure transparency. Beyond standard project management, you will drive high-impact initiatives such as system implementations and process transformations. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who enjoys working at the intersection of business strategy and operational excellence. It offers a unique opportunity to influence the innovation architecture of a globally recognized food brand while benefiting from a highly supportive corporate environment including flexible work models, professional development, and comprehensive employee wellness programs.
Required Skills
Education
University degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Innovation Management, or a comparable field.
Experience
- Extensive, several years of professional experience in international project or innovation management
- Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional, and cross-country projects
- Experience in strategic portfolio alignment and pipeline planning
- Experience in establishing project management standards and coaching other project managers
- Demonstrated experience with financial metrics and business case development
Languages
Additional
- High travel readiness required; location constraints implied by the headquarters/employee restaurant context.