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Nestle

Front End Innovation Manager

Nestle

. Lead Front End Innovation (FEI) performance for Sub Saharan Africa .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeAbidjan • Ivory CoastSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading front-end innovation performance and managing high-quality innovation pipelines across multiple regions. Proven ability to drive stakeholder alignment and resource allocation for successful new product development.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Leadership And Management SkillsInnovation Pipeline DevelopmentStakeholder AlignmentResource AllocationBilingual Proficiency In English And French

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Hard Skills
New Product DevelopmentPortfolio ManagementMarket AnalysisFeasibility AssessmentGovernance
Soft Skills
Strong Communication Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Master’s Degree In Business Administration
Industry Keywords
Sub Saharan AfricaInnovation WorkshopsMulti-Region Launch ConversionCapability Building

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead Front End Innovation (FEI) performance for Sub Saharan Africa
  • Support and build high quality innovation pipelines with the markets and validate opportunity areas and concepts
  • Maintain portfolio health, capability building, and governance
  • Manage and allocate resources to maximize concept strength and transfer into New Product Development project (I2L)
  • Drive multi-region launch conversion through early feasibility, stakeholder alignment, and disciplined decision making
  • Lead innovation workshops with senior stakeholders in markets to support development of market innovation pipelines
  • Lead a team and serve as the innovation contact point with regional stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum Master’s degree in Business Administration or Scientific Education with Business Acumen
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Proven Leadership and Management skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proficiency in English & French

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal employment opportunity and consideration without regard to protected characteristics
  • CV submission opportunity
  • Consideration of applications as they are received