Idea Management Program Manager

unctions, champion efficient ways of working, and continuously improve how we turn ideas into action.

What are your key responsibilities?

• Be the Process Owner:
  Lead the preparation of Innovation Management Reviews and annual audits (internal & external). You'll own the performance KPIs, drive efficient ways of working with clear RACI, and ensure we're always improving.

• Recharge the Innovation Pipeline:

  • Plan & Develop Frameworks: Support the Prospective Team in defining stages for idea generation, evaluation, and selection. Set measurable criteria and clarify roles with stakeholders.
  • Manage Idea Collection: Help the Demand Team organize and select submissions, track the innovation pipeline, and ensure the best ideas rise to the top.
  • Prioritize & Decide: Provide a portfolio view (sufficiency, ROI, resources, etc.) to support prioritization. Run workshops, document decisions, and maintain a transparent scoring framework.
  • Facilitate Collaboration: Align and communicate with R&D, marketing, finance, VCO, and more. Foster cross-functional collaboration and share insights.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement: Conduct post-cycle reviews, benchmark against best practices, and implement improvements.
  • Enhance Tools & Data: Develop robust tools for pipeline management and leverage data for informed decision-making.

• Forum Facilitator:
  Act as a facilitator for ESO forums, sharing good practices and supporting a learning culture.

• Lead Improvement Workstreams:
  Take the lead on improvement initiatives and contribute to the broader ESO agenda.

What are we looking for?

• Higher Education Qualification or relevant Experience

• 5+ experience in Project Management Formal qualification in project management (preferable).

• Strong Stakeholder management skillset, comfortable with all layers within the business

• Functional experience in a function or project/process management

• Enlarged Perspective

• Structured ways of working •

• High level of pro-activeness and willingness to take responsibility

• Very strong communication capability and able to adapt to the stakeholder

• Fluent in English (written & spoken)

• Good knowledge of MS 365 tools

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What can you expect from Mars?**

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Ready to help shape the future of pet health at Royal Canin?
Apply now and bring your passion for innovation to a team where your ideas matter.