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Manager, Innovation Management
Frisco, TX Job ID 136732 Job Category Marketing Job Level Manager Position Type Full-Time
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Job Overview:
The Manager, Innovation Management supports the delivery of the US Refreshment Beverage innovation pipeline.
This role helps plan, coordinate, and execute cross‑functional innovation projects from concept approval through commercialization, working closely with brand, supply, and commercialization partners.
The role focuses on establishing critical milestones, coordinating workstreams, and ensuring projects progress on time and within scope. This individual plays a key role in facilitating cross functional discussions, and escalating risks or issues
to support successful innovation launches aligned to brand priorities and system capabilities.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver with a solid understanding of our brands, routes to market, and supply operations, and the ability to influence partners through strong communication, organization, and follow‑through.
Key Responsibilities
Innovation Project Management
Serve as the single point of accountability for innovation timelines, scope, risks and dependencies
Coordinate execution across Brand, R&D, Packaging, Design, Supply Chain, Quality, Legal, Finance, Commercial, and Bottling/System partners
Balance speed-to-market with feasibility, R&D guardrails and supply chain constraints
Develop and maintain integrated program plans, including milestones, critical paths, resource requirements, and risk mitigation strategies.
Own multiple innovation programs concurrently, each consisting of interdependent liquid, packaging, brand, supply chain and commercialization workstreams
Commercialization
Partner with Commercialization, RGM and Channel Strategy teams to ensure strong retail and channel execution is supported
Facilitate end‑to‑end launch readiness planning, timing, and execution sequencing
Ensure all operational, supply, and execution risks are addressed prior to market launch
Drive accountability and open communication across teams
Process & Capability
Support innovation program management tools, templates, and ways of working.
Drive consistency, transparency, and rigor across the innovation portfolio.
Contribute to continuous improvement of innovation delivery speed, process management and effectiveness
Champion stage-gate processes, ensuring projects meet strategic, financial, and operational criteria
Total Rewards:
Requirements:
Preferred Experience & Skills
Experience managing innovation portfolios across multiple brands and categories
Familiarity with liquid development, packaging engineering, and supply chain operations
Understanding of WD and DSD Route to Market differences
Comfort working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with evolving priorities
Proven experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
5-7+ years of experience in brand management, innovation, or product development within a CPG environment
Demonstrated success leading innovation projects from concept through launch
Excellent communication and escalation management skills
Company Overview:
Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, Mott's, A&W, Peñafiel, GHOST, 7UP, Snapple, Clamato and Core Hydration. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet's, L'OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.
We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.
Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that's proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?
Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
A.I. Disclosure:
KDP uses artificial intelligence to assist with initial resume screening and candidate matching. This technology helps us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications align with our open roles. AI does not make hiring decisions; all decisions throughout the hiring process are made by talent acquisition team members. If you prefer not to have your application processed using artificial intelligence, you may opt out by emailing your resume and qualifications directly to kdpjobs@kdrp.com in lieu of clicking Apply. In order for your application to be considered and opted out of AI, you must include the words "AI Opt-Out" and either job title and location or Job ID # in the email subject line in your email application.
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