Innovation Manager

Descrizione

Davines Group is a recognized leader in the formulation and manufacturing of high end hair and skin care products with three specific brands: Davines, [comfort zone] and /skin regimen/.

Our in-house production team has consistently developed scientifically proven and highly innovative organic products that, when combined with an innate sense of art and design, nurture both body and mind.  Promoting and transforming a holistic, healthy and sustainable lifestyle concept into a beautiful reality is our mission. Creating beauty from the inside out is our passion.

Our purpose is to be the best for the world, creators of good life for all, through beauty, ethics and sustainability.

POSITION

Reporting directly to the Chief Digital and Innovation Officer this role will have the mission to
represent the change / innovation agent for all company departments in order to generate opportunities for performances’ continuous improvement and make innovation become an integral part of the business strategy.

KEY ACTIVITIES

• Coordinate the definition and the execution of innovation plans and strategies;
• Contribute in the creation of a company culture able to develop cross functional innovation;
• Support, stimulate and supervise innovation plans for brands and functions;
• Contribute in the development and strengthening of organizational competences related to the innovation;
• Ensure systems and resources required for the execution of the innovation plans;
• Define and monitor KPIs to support the management of innovation plans’ execution;
• Activate and manage Open Innovation partnerships, workshops and events.

PERSON SPECIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience (min 3 years) within the same role in structured companies or in consulting;
• Capacity of leading transformation, innovation and change management programs within complex environments;
• Strong ability in the management of complexities with a systematic approach;
• High organizational competences specifically oriented to process’ evaluation;
• Strong project management and target-oriented mindset;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relationships skills;
• Be a self-starter and highly motivated person, capable of working independently, yet collaboratively, within a fast-paced environment;
• Have a natural interest in global culture, lifestyle & beauty industry;
• Fluent English (both written and spoken) is mandatory.