Innovation Commercialization Specialist

Job Description :

Title : Project Manager, Innovation Commercialization Specialist (L6)

Reports to : Manager, Innovation and Brand Change (L5)

Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness!

Our performance ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. We are proud of the brands we make and the enjoyment they give to millions. We are passionate about alcohol playing a positive role in society as part of a balanced lifestyle. It is central to our purpose to celebrate life, every day, everywhere!

Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com , for information, initiatives, and ways to share standard methodology.

About the role :

The North American I&BC agenda continues to grow, yielding several hundred programs each year. With Innovation pressing for groundbreaking packs and liquids, existing Brands aspiring to maintain relevancy, and global partners attempting to pull more and more products from North America, it is an exciting time to be part of the IB&C team. The purpose of this role is to deliver portfolio management, capability analysis / development and continuous improvement in support of the delivery of North American I&BC agenda. In addition, this role is recognized as the voice of Supply within the Innovation team. These programs can range in value and complexity, cutting across Innovation, global brand renovations and cost optimization projects.

Job Summary :

Provides project management leadership to support the delivery of North American Innovation projects.

Leads projects that deliver against the following critical metrics :

On time (measured by Gate 5 Material Availability Date 'MAD' commitment)

In full (measured by line fill)

On budget (as agreed to at Gate 5)

Achieve COGs targets (Gate 5 costs)

Quality (meet Diageo's Global Finished Products Standard)

Bring creative solutions to commercialization challenges.

Provides individual oversight and delivery of low to high-complexity programs

Ensure new product development programs apply accurate Diageo methodologies (World Class Commercialization, Change Control and Technical Readiness)

Role Responsibilities :

Leads delivery of programs from Gate 1 through to 90 days post-launch against critical metrics.

Provides Supply input and commercial grounding during project development phases, driving resolution of commercialization hurdles that may arise and managing regular project communications to Supply and Demand project sponsors, Technical Operations and the broader Supply community.

Builds great relationships with partners in NA Demand and throughout the Supply organization.

Applies strong project management skills to develop and manage project timelines, addresses technical and resourcing challenges and ensures risk profiles and mitigation plans are developed and completed for each project.

Consistently demonstrates pride and dedication to Diageo, behaves authentically, focuses on finding viable, sustainable supply chain solutions, and develops trusting relationships across the organization.

Experience / skills required :

3-5+ years of Technical and Professional development experience in consumer package technology.?

BS in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related technical field, with demonstrated knowledge of product commercialization.??

Strong business acumen, communication, interpersonal, influencing and relationship-building skills

Solid theoretical knowledge of primary package design, liquid development, and manufacturing processes and procedures.?

Role requires 10% domestic travel.?

Flexible Working Statement :

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Rewards & Benefits Statement :

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including :

Diversity statement :

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, and more.

Our?ambition?is?to?create?the?best?performing,?most?trusted?and?respected?consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.?

Worker Type : Regular

Primary Location :

Plainfield Tech Centre

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2025-11-03

Salary Range : Minimum Salary :

$67725

Maximum Salary : $112875

At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits / perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role's primary location.

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.

Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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