Group Innovation Manager

17 ore fa

firenze, provincia di firenze, Italia Michael Page International Italia S.r.l. Tempo pieno
  • Group Innovation Manager
  • Plastic Extrusion

Azienda

Our client is a leading international player in the packaging industry, combining manufacturing excellence, technological innovation and sustainability-driven development. With a strong presence across European markets, the company collaborates with global customers to deliver high-performance and future-oriented packaging solutions.

Opportunità

Key Responsibilities

Innovation Strategy & Portfolio Management

  • Support the definition and deployment of the Group Innovation Strategy.
  • Identify emerging market trends, customer expectations and technology developments relevant to the flexible packaging industry.
  • Translate market and customer insights into innovation opportunities and strategic initiatives.
  • Contribute to the prioritization and governance of the innovation portfolio across the Group.
  • Ensure alignment between local innovation activities and broader business objectives.

Customer & Market Engagement

  • Act as a strategic innovation partner for key customers.
  • Engage with customers to understand future needs, market dynamics and sustainability challenges.
  • Translate customer requirements into innovation roadmaps and development priorities.
  • Support commercial teams in innovation-driven customer discussions and strategic projects.
  • Facilitate collaboration between customers and internal technical teams to accelerate innovation initiatives.

Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Connect and coordinate local Innovation Experts across different sites and regions.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and the