Job Description
Job type:
Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid remote
Job location:
On the South Shore of Montreal, at Solar Uniquartier in Brossard. Conveniently located about 5 minutes from the Samuel-De Champlain Bridge, near the junction of Highways 15 South, 10, and 30.
Job Description
Reporting to the Vice President, Commercial Strategy and Sales, the Innovation Manager plays a key role in the development and implementation of the company’s innovation initiatives.
The role will be responsible for identifying, planning, and leading innovative projects, whether they involve new products, improvements to existing lines, or initiatives focused on sustainability and emerging consumer trends.
The Innovation Manager will act as a true driver of innovation, coordinating across internal teams (R&D, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Engineering, Agronomy) and external partners to turn ideas into tangible and commercially viable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze sales and market data and synthesize insights to identify opportunities, guiding innovation priorities and strategic decision-making.
- Identify new growth opportunities, including product innovation, sustainable packaging, and line renovations.
- Lead and coordinate innovation projects from planning to commercialization, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
- Develop and maintain innovation roadmaps, integrating insights from market trends, data analysis, and product testing feedback.
- Collaborate closely with Sales and cross-functional teams to support revenue generation and new product launches.
- Track KPIs, assess risks, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, RGM, QA, Engineering, and Agronomy as project lead.