Director, Innovation Portfolio Management

Description

The Director, Innovation Portfolio Management is responsible for leading Innovation process (Stage Gate Process) and Innovation Governance (Portfolio Management Review) at High Liner Foods. This position balances the need for strong innovation process understanding, stage gate familiarity, portfolio oversight, efficiency planning along with strong leadership and cross functional collaboration. The incumbent will lead a team of project managers to deliver all innovation and renovation projects for HLF, provide portfolio oversight to ensure financial targets are being met with the proper prioritization of projects and resources over the three-year planning horizon.

Accountabilities and responsibilities

• Oversee the High Liner Foods Innovation Process, including the management of the Stage & Gate process.
• Review current process, identify areas of opportunity and work with the cross-functional team to continuously optimize process to improve efficiency and effectiveness of project delivery
• Lead a team of Innovation Portfolio Managers and effectively manage their project allocation to ensure resource optimization and business fluidity.
• Utilizes leadership, coaching and influencing skills to manage and align cross-functional teams to drive projects forward.
• Solves project constraints with key business leaders by providing solutions such as project prioritization and redirecting project schedules to ensure successful completion
• Manage the innovation pipeline for HLF ensuring strategic alignment, financial sufficiency, and prioritization to support the company's long-term objectives.
• Demonstrates confidence, thought leadership, and comfort with taking risk in ambiguous situations.

Qualifications

What's in it for you?

Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path, backed by great benefits, flexible work, and a culture of diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.

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