Senior Manager - Innov Commercialization

Overview We are seeking a highly organized and analytical Commercialization Senior Supervisor to lead the implementation and embedding of innovation performance governance processes across India and MENAPAK and South Africa Foods, and supporting International Beverages . This role will be instrumental in executing, embedding, and optimizing global frameworks—particularly the Innovation Vision of Success to drive Innovation performance.

Success in this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, a deep understanding of innovation performance drivers, and the ability to turn data into insights that drive business action. Responsibilities Innovation Performance Execution & Reporting • Execute and embed the global Innovation Vision of Success framework across MENAPAK & SA Foods and International Beverages, aligning with central design.

• Report and analyze innovation performance across markets; proactively identify gaps, issues, and opportunities. • Deliver clear, action-oriented insights to BU and cross-functional teams to drive innovation impact. Cross-functional Engagement & Governance • Serve as the prime mover for innovation performance reporting, diagnostics and governance for MENAPAK & SA and supporting International Beverages • Support Innovation Governance Reviews by providing performance analytics and coordination.

• Help integrate metrics into strategic and operational routines at BU and Sector levels. • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of Monthly and Quarterly Innovation Performance Scorecards and conduct reviews with key stakeholders to develop performance narrative, diagnostics and do- differents Data Quality & Systems • Support Commercialization Market Capability team to improve innovation data infrastructure, quality, and system usability.

Flag data quality issues and contribute to issue resolution and continuous improvement sessions. Capability Building & Ways of Working • Support rollout of training and capability-building initiatives related to Innovation Vision of Success and Hopper where needed • Reinforce adoption of performance frameworks through consistent communication and reinforcement. Help local teams understand and apply global tools in their day-to-day work.

Qualifications Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Marketing, Analytics, or related field); Master’s preferred. • 3-5 years of experience in finance, commercialization, business analytics. Advanced proficiency in Excel required • Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills; familiarity with innovation and PEP Innovation processes and tools (e.g., Hopper, Stage Gate) a plus • Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with Commercialization, Marketing, Finance a plus • Skilled in using and interpreting business intelligence tools and dashboards • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • Highly organized, independent, and proactive, with a focus on execution and continuous improvement