AB InBev is seeking a Global Innovation Portfolio and Process Manager for our Global Innovation, Strategy and Performance team in the Global Innovation & Technology Center (GITEC), in Belgium. 

At the heart of our dynamic global growth is a simple belief: nothing should come between incredibly talented people and an accelerated career. That is why we dream big. Why we look to the future, not the past. Why we value talent over title. And why we hire people that can be better than ourselves. At AB InBev you’ll join a driven team that shares your desire to grow, your courage to challenge and commitment to act. In return, we will reward your achievements. The opportunity is here. Make it yours!

Global Innovation Portfolio and Process Manager

Purpose:

As the Global Innovation Portfolio and Process Manager, you're the driving force behind our innovation initiatives. You'll oversee the Global Project Governance & Execution, manage the Global Approval Committee, and ensure the health of our innovation portfolio. Your role involves monthly performance assessments, KPI management, and collaboration with global and zone teams for portfolio enhancement.

You'll act as the key player in our innovation management system, serving as the SPOC for global and zone functions, managing the business cycle, and driving continuous improvement aligned with business needs. As the business owner of Pegasus and digital innovation platforms, you'll lead functional changes, drive platform adoption, and promote a culture of innovation.

The role:

Global control tower for top line innovation

• Set up, manage & improve Global Project Governance & Execution pre-launch

• Global approval committee off / on-line management (Supply side)

• Global Portfolio Health exercise management

• Zone Control Tower liaison & network owner

Top and bottom-line innovation portfolio

• Monthly performance and portfolio management with global and zone teams including recommendations to improve the portfolio

• Innovation Pipeline visibility and Front End of Innovation portfolio organization

• Innovation KPI management & reporting to global and zone innovation SLT

• Owning and contributing to key yearly routines and MCRS (Zone T&M, Techno week, FEI Committee, Global Top To Top Innovation Execution SteerCo, etc.)

Innovation management system (Pillar & Process)

• SPOC to global VPO / Supply Chain Management System

• SPOC to Zones (Supply & Marketing) – capturing best practices

• Manage business cycle of Innovation Pillar: Check2Coach, WOW 1 & 2, updates for next year

• Continuous improvement of management system, considering business needs aligned with GITEC functions & Zones for Voice of Customer

• Change board for process and input for digital (scoping)

• Documentation of management system (digital)

• Training of and knowledge sharing across innovation community

Business owner of Pegasus and key digital innovation platforms (IPM, Committee tool, Reporting, etc.)

• Owner of functional changes including scope review

• Adoption driver of platforms

Who we’re looking for:

• University master’s or bachelor’s degree or equivalent (IT, Business, Economics, Engineering/Technical)

• Minimum 5 years of industry or consulting experience in Supply Chain Management

• Demonstrated successful experience in management of projects of high complexity and/ or risk profile (product and process feasibility / development / implementation) is a plus

• Experience in equipment and/or process development areas for processing industries and technical expertise in science & technology is recommendable

• Experience within the brewing / beverage industry is a plus

• Solid team management skills to drive Value Creation, employee engagement and talent attraction 

• Demonstrated ability of multidimensional, analytical, and critical thinking skills

• Fluency in English, written and spoken, is a must. Additional languages are a plus

• Strong continuous improvement and agile mindset

What you can expect from us:

You’ll have the potential to transform our business and your career, while getting the support and mentorship you need to succeed. We’re a meritocracy, with plenty of room for growth and development, so you know your hard work will be rewarded. We encourage you to think big and go after your goals. You’ll get to be creative, work with international teams so you can build a global network and have direct control over your career and where it takes you. We are building a team that’s more supportive, more inclusive and more collaborative.           

A team that’s diverse in background, skills and experience.

So, if you dream big but are concerned that you’re not a perfect fit against the job description, we’d still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate to help us create a future with more cheers.