Innovation Project Manager

As New Project Launch (NPL)/Innovation  Project Manager at La Prairie Global Headquarters, you will play a pivotal role in the execution of our innovation pipeline, you will lead the project core team to ensure OTIF of assigned projects​.

In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in driving successful product innovation and market entry.

How you will create a beautiful impact:

• Ensuring on-time and in-full (OTIF) management of all New Product Launch (NPL) projects, encompassing launches, relaunches, and reformulations, to meet critical market demands and business objectives.
• Proactively preparing comprehensive decision-making fundamentals, anticipating potential risks, and escalating critical issues as needed to ensure smooth project progression.
• Articulating compelling project presentations to key gatekeepers, securing necessary approvals and alignment for successful project execution.
• Providing goal-oriented functional leadership to the NPL Core Team members, including the Brand Manager, Formula Developer, Packaging Engineer, and Supply Chain Project Lead, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Strategically steering cross-functional resources to maximize project profitability and optimize the return on investment for each new initiative.
• Serving as a trusted consultant to project owners (Global Marketing Managers), representing an entrepreneurial perspective within the project gates to ensure commercially viable and successful outcomes.
• Collaborating closely with project owners to clarify project briefings and objectives, establishing a clear roadmap for execution from the outset.
• Driving continuous improvement of the NPL process in close cooperation with the NPL Leadership team, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Acting consistently in the overall company's best interests, transcending individual functional interests to achieve holistic organizational success.

What you need to have to be our next audacious and creative talent:

• University Degree​
• Several years of job experience in Marketing, Supply Chain, Packaging or R&D (core team experience is a plus), Experience in more than one function desirable. ​
• Project management skills & capable of leading and handling multiple cross-functional teams and initiatives​
• Entrepreneurial spirit and very good analytical skills, combined with very good interpersonal & presentation skills​
• Strong implementation skills, assertiveness and strong conflict management as well as a pronounced ability to manage complexity​
• Acts in the overall company interests and independent of functional interests ​
• Team-oriented, open and proactive with an international mindset​
• Strong result orientation and performance focus, with strong motivation​
• Reliable, adaptable & able to work under pressure​
• Acts in a pragmatic and solution-driven as well as proactive and assertive way ​
• Ability to drive change & strives for continuous improvement​
• Fluent in English, second language advantageous​

At La Prairie, we are committed to supporting your professional and personal well-being through a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance Contribution: Enjoy a monthly contribution towards your health insurance.
• Generous Leave Policy: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave, plus an additional 8.5 days off (available for HQ employees).
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Embrace a balanced work-life with the option to work from home up to two days a week.
• Exclusive Product Discounts: Access special discounts on La Prairie products and participate in Employee-Only Sales at our exclusive Employee Boutique.
• Skill Development Opportunities: Benefit from unlimited access to La Prairie’s “SkillCare” program, tailored to enhance your skills and support your professional growth, along with access to the LinkedIn Learning platform for additional learning resources.
• Mobility Opportunities: Explore internal and international mobility options within the Beiersdorf Group.
• Employee Referral Bonuses: Earn bonuses for referring talented individuals to join our team.

Your journey with La Prairie begins here. Submit your application quickly and easily through our online tool—only applications received this way will be considered. The selection process includes a combination of interviews with HR, the Hiring Manager, and key stakeholders, along with assessments. We look forward to meeting you.

Note to Recruitment Agencies:

We don’t accept agency resumes. Please don’t forward resumes to our job portal. We’re not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

At La Prairie we work on creating a diverse & inclusive culture by having a balanced population and an open, safe, trusting and accepting culture. We believe that diversity in our talents is the strength of our House and we are supporting professional equality for everyone. We welcome applicants with and from diverse background.