Design Execution Manager

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

The Design Execution Manager (DEM) is a cross-functional project management role, within Nestlé’s Design Center of Excellence (Design CoE). The primary responsibility of the Design Execution Manager is management of Design-to-Delivery (D2D) process for new innovation/renovation product development through the Idea-to-Launch (I2L) process across the design ecosystem. The DEM is also responsible for leading cross-functional project teams within business processes inclusive of: Structure Design, Packaging, Graphic Design, and Content Development.

Primary Responsibilities

A single point of contact for global and regional project labeling and artwork content creation process excellence, with an end-to-end accountability connected to regional project status through launch.
Focus on upstream innovation process for new product development, package design and labeling content creation.
Facilitation of the Nestlé D2D process including Design Briefing process, Cross-functional Design Team Status Meetings, through I2L governance process – driving for clarity and locked decisions.
Driving Business and Design
Tracking and transparently reporting to key business partners on project milestone status via high level dashboard metrics.
Assisting in Design CoE department stewardship, change management programs / ongoing process communications and training.
Supporting the Design CoE on Continuous Improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelors Degree is required. A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or similar industry certification, formal Process Excellence Training, or an MBA is a plus.
Minimum 5 years of relevant business experience with increasing responsibility is required, including 3-5 years of effective project management experience in new product development, package design, labeling artwork or copy development areas.
Thorough knowledge of the consumer product industry or relevant experience in adjacent industries is preferred.
Demonstrated strategic business and analytical skills; including understanding of key project management principles in the product development space (Time, Cost, Compliance, Feasibility, Risk Assessment, Design Goals, Problem Solving, Metrics, Formal Alignment) and how to leverage this knowledge to make sound business recommendations in a fluid strategic environment is required.
Ability to interact with all levels of management and lead productive discussions without line authority to create alignment of senior cross-functional stakeholders is required.
Excellent communication (verbal & written), strong interpersonal and team facilitation skills are required.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

The Design Execution Manager (DEM) is a cross-functional project management role, within Nestlé’s Design Center of Excellence (Design CoE). The primary responsibility of the Design Execution Manager is management of Design-to-Delivery (D2D) process for new innovation/renovation product development through the Idea-to-Launch (I2L) process across the design ecosystem. The DEM is also responsible for leading cross-functional project teams within business processes inclusive of: Structure Design, Packaging, Graphic Design, and Content Development.

Primary Responsibilities

A single point of contact for global and regional project labeling and artwork content creation process excellence, with an end-to-end accountability connected to regional project status through launch.
Focus on upstream innovation process for new product development, package design and labeling content creation.
Facilitation of the Nestlé D2D process including Design Briefing process, Cross-functional Design Team Status Meetings, through I2L governance process – driving for clarity and locked decisions.
Driving Business and Design
Tracking and transparently reporting to key business partners on project milestone status via high level dashboard metrics.
Assisting in Design CoE department stewardship, change management programs / ongoing process communications and training.
Supporting the Design CoE on Continuous Improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelors Degree is required. A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or similar industry certification, formal Process Excellence Training, or an MBA is a plus.
Minimum 5 years of relevant business experience with increasing responsibility is required, including 3-5 years of effective project management experience in new product development, package design, labeling artwork or copy development areas.
Thorough knowledge of the consumer product industry or relevant experience in adjacent industries is preferred.
Demonstrated strategic business and analytical skills; including understanding of key project management principles in the product development space (Time, Cost, Compliance, Feasibility, Risk Assessment, Design Goals, Problem Solving, Metrics, Formal Alignment) and how to leverage this knowledge to make sound business recommendations in a fluid strategic environment is required.
Ability to interact with all levels of management and lead productive discussions without line authority to create alignment of senior cross-functional stakeholders is required.
Excellent communication (verbal & written), strong interpersonal and team facilitation skills are required.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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