pbCategoria: /b Industrial / Manufacturingbr/bLuogo di lavoro: /b Firenze e provincia /p pAs Group Innovation Manager, you will connect customers, markets and innovation teams across the Group. You will translate market trends, customer needs and emerging technologies into innovation opportunities aligned with business goals. You will drive collaboration, prioritize initiatives and support sustainable growth through your expertise in extrusion, flexible packaging and stakeholder management. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 h3Innovation Strategy Portfolio Management /h3 ul liSupport the definition and deployment of the Group Innovation Strategy. /li liIdentify emerging market trends, customer expectations and technology developments relevant to the flexible packaging industry. /li liTranslate market and customer insights into innovation opportunities and strategic initiatives. /li liContribute to the prioritization and governance of the innovation portfolio across the Group. /li liEnsure alignment between local innovation activities and broader business objectives. /li /ul h3Customer Market Engagement /h3 ul liAct as a strategic innovation partner for key customers. /li liEngage with customers to understand future needs, market dynamics and sustainability challenges. /li liTranslate customer requirements into innovation roadmaps and development priorities. /li liSupport commercial teams in innovation-driven customer discussions and strategic projects. /li liFacilitate collaboration between customers and internal technical teams to accelerate innovation initiatives. /li /ul h3Stakeholder Management Cross-Functional Leadership /h3 ul liConnect and coordinate local Innovation Experts across different sites and regions. /li liFacilitate knowledge sharing and the transfer of ideal practices throughout the organization. /li liBuild strong relationships with stakeholders across Sales, Operations,Sustainability, Engineering,



Procurement, Marketing and Quality. /li liAct as a bridge between local teams and Group functions, ensuring alignment and collaboration. /li liInfluence decision-making through technical expertise, business understanding and effective communication. /li /ul h3Technology Innovation Ecosystem /h3 ul liMonitor industry developments, competitive activities and emerging technologies. /li liBuild relationships with suppliers, research institutes, universities and innovation partners. /li liEvaluate new technologies, materials and solutions that can strengthen the Group's competitive position. /li liPromote innovation opportunities related to sustainability, circular economy and future regulatory requirements. /li /ul h3Innovation Governance Performance /h3 ul liSupport a structured and scalable innovation management process across the organization. /li liMonitor innovation initiatives, milestones and outcomes. /li liContribute to innovation reporting, KPI definition and performance tracking. /li liEnsure innovation efforts are translated into measurable business impact. /li /ul h3Requisiti: /h3 ul liCandidate ProfileEducationMaster's Degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, PolymerScience, Packaging Engineering or a related technical discipline. /li liProfessional ExperienceMinimum 8 years of experience within flexible packaging, film extrusion or closely related polymer-processing industries. /li liStrong technical background in extrusion technologies and packaging materials. /li liExperience in innovation, product development, technical marketing,application development or similar cross-functional roles. /li liProven track record of working with customers and translating market needs into innovation initiatives. /li liExperience operating within international and matrix organizations. /li liExposure to sustainability-driven innovation and packaging regulations is highlydesirable. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Group Innovation Manager (Firenze)
🏢 Michael Page International
📍 Firenze