Director, Innovation Lead
The Coca-Cola Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Mexico City • Mexico
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Job Level
About the role
- Lead key components of the LATAM Innovation Strategy
- Drive innovation initiatives through The Leap Lab
- Translate consumer insights, trends, and foresight into actionable innovation concepts
- Manage and advance a portfolio of innovative projects
- Apply data, analytics, and emerging tools to support opportunity sizing
- Collaborate closely with R&D, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, and Franchise teams
- Track and manage innovation KPIs
- Lead and develop a team of innovation managers and project leaders
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- 10+ years of experience in innovation, brand management, strategy, R&D, or related roles within CPG or beverage industries
- Experience launching new products, concepts, or platforms from idea to market
- Strong cross-functional leadership and project management capabilities
- Ability to translate insights into clear innovation plans and execution
- Strong communication skills with experience supporting senior leadership decision-making
- Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Benefits
- Growth opportunities
- Exceptional benefits
- Opportunity to be part of recognized brands
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data analyticsinnovation managementproject managementproduct launchconsumer insightsmarket strategyportfolio managementKPI trackingemerging tools
Soft Skills
cross-functional leadershipcommunication skillsteam developmentstrategic thinkingadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBA