PRODUCT MANAGER

Product Manager (Senior Commercialization & Innovation Analyst)

• People-first culture with a focus on training and development
• Work with some of Australia's most well known brands such as Aeroplane Jelly and Frank's RedHot
• Collaborate with diverese team and variety of stakeholders

We’re on the hunt for a motivated go getter to join our talented and innovative Marketing team in the role of Product Manager (Commercialization & Innovation Analyst) based in Moorabbin, Melbourne. The role will drive & support the delivery of innovation & renovation projects for the Australian consumer division.

Why Choose Us

McCormick have been recognised by HRD Australia as an Employer of Choice 2023.

At McCormick, our success hinges on our people, who are our greatest asset. We put our people first, people who take what they do seriously but not themselves. McCormick are home to some of Australia’s most iconic brands including Keens, Aeroplane Jelly and Gourmet Garden and we are proud to be  The Future of Flavor !

McCormick offer many benefits including.

• Supportive culture that offers genuine work life balance

• Hybrid working model in place plus other flexible working practices

• Annual salary reviews

• Annual bonus program (MIB)

• Global organization with well established brands (Gourmet Garden, KEENS, Aeroplane Jelly, Franks RedHot, Grill Mates to name a few)

• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives

• Involvement with regional and local charity events

• Paid parental leave and partner pay entitlements with a supportive returning to work parent’s program

• Generous employee recognition and rewards program

• Regular employee engagement activities including food vans, coffee vans and BBQs

• Positive, friendly, and innovative work culture

• A friendly place to work alongside equally talented professionals

• Free access for you and your family to our comprehensive employee assistance program (EAP)

• Free on-site parking

• Training & Development plans offering growth opportunities across global functions, plus loads more 

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Product Manager to join our team. As the Product Manager, you will play a key role partnering with brand and account managers to project manage cross functional teams to deliver innovation & renovation projects from conception to launch. You will drive initiatives that contribute to the continuous growth and success of our brands. Reporting to the Head of Marketing & Innovation, you will execute our two stage Innovation process, utilizing Stage-and-Gate to ensure efficiency and effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage NPD initiatives, playing the lead role in managing the cross functional project team across multiple sites, from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project timelines.

• Build and maintain timelines, ensuring all tasks are completed and milestones are achieved on time and to budget, whilst raising risks to the commercial leadership team.

• Running weekly project meetings to review project timelines with key internal stakeholders and launch meetings to ensure the team is aware of upcoming launches.

About You

• Have Degree Qualification in Marketing/R&D

• 4+ years of within relevant experience

• Proven experience in project management and/or innovation initiatives with a strong grasp of consumer behaviour & innovation process

• Exceptional communication skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, both technical and non-technical audiences

• Must be able to influence others without direct authority

• Comfortable navigating conflicting priorities and uncertainty

• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills

• Problem solver, flexible, able to adapt to new ways of working

• Approachable and strong listening skills

• Must have an entrepreneurial mindset, challenging the status quo and exploring the “what if’s”

How to Apply 

If you are interested in this position, please apply online with a copy of your Resume and Cover Letter detailing your relevant experience and why you believe you are a strong fit, and how your skills align with the job responsibilities by close of business Friday, 5 July 2024 .

Please note that due to our comprehensive recruitment process we will not be able to respond to individual enquiries regarding the status of your application. Only qualified candidates that have been selected for interview will be contacted following interview. Our recruitment process will commence from the date the position is advertised and may be filled prior to the closing date. Thank you for your understanding and interest in this position.

McCormick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified applicant, you will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note: We will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies/third parties, and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's sent directly to line managers at McCormick.