Project Manager Innovations

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 25 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 26 countries, and employs approximately 4,700 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

About the Role

The Innovation Project Manager plays a critical role in driving the execution of new product development (NPD) and innovation projects within the Americas region. This position ensures timely delivery, cost efficiency, and alignment with strategic objectives. Acting as a key influencer, the role requires managing complex projects through cross-functional collaboration, while fostering trust and discipline among stakeholders

Main Responsibilities

• Project Management & Execution
• Lead innovation projects through the Campari Toll Gate governance process, from initiation to closure.
• Develop integrated project plans, track progress, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage project documentation for stage-gate approvals and pipeline reporting.
• Conduct post-launch analysis and share lessons learned.
• Stakeholder Management
• Influence and align cross-functional teams (Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance) to meet project objectives.
• Build trust while maintaining discipline in project governance.
• Drive strategic conversations to optimize cost, timelines, and gross margin targets.
• Innovation Pipeline Support
• Actively contribute to quarterly pipeline reviews, providing feasibility insights and scenario planning.
• Support idea formation with high-level indications on complexity, timelines, and risk mitigation.
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• Ensure timely portfolio reporting and dashboard updates.
• Train regional teams on innovation processes and contribute to process improvements.

Requirements

• Experience
• 3–4 years of project management experience, preferably in NPD or innovation projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• FMCG/CPG experience strongly preferred; beverage alcohol is a plus but not mandatory.
• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related fields.
• PMI® certification is a plus.
• Skills
• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., GANTT charts) and financial analysis (ROI, profitability).
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Other
• Hybrid work model.
• Ability to manage complexity and maintain credibility in a dynamic organizational environment.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Campari Group believes that fair compensation and equal opportunities are crucial for employees’ well-being, empowerment, and engagement.  Our efforts to ensure fair pay have earned us the Fair Pay Certification by Fair Pay Workplace, an independent organization dedicated to dismantling pay disparities based on gender, race and their intersection.

Note to applicants:

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