REGIONAL INNOVATION PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Regional Innovation Portfolio Manager

Location: Prague-based with regional scope

About the role:
This is a high-impact role within the AEI Innovation team, responsible for managing the regional innovation portfolio and governance across multiple markets. The position plays a crucial part in identifying opportunities, driving consistency, and ensuring commercial acceleration in line with AEI’s Innovation Strategy. It requires strong project management, commercial insight, and cross-functional collaboration to scale innovations effectively across Europe.

Key responsibilities:
* Lead the innovation governance process and manage the cross-market innovation pipeline
* Identify synergies and commercial acceleration opportunities in collaboration with in-market teams
* Track and report innovation performance (execution & financial), and ensure regional consistency
* Govern and continuously optimise the stage-gate process (Smartgate)
* Coordinate with Group R&D and manage long-term innovation project reporting to Japan
* Own key business rhythms: innovation councils, steerco meetings, team cadences
* Develop and manage innovation reporting frameworks, dashboards, and competitor reviews

What we’re looking for:
* University degree
* 10+ years of experience in FMCG innovation, brand marketing, insights or project management
* Strong commercial acumen and ability to turn insights into action
* Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills
* Fluent in English
* Proven experience working cross-functionally in a complex matrix organisation

Who you’ll work with:
AEI Innovation Director, Chief Growth Officer, Cluster Heads, In-Market Innovation Leads, Finance, R&D, Procurement, Central Planning, External Agencies

Why join us:
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of driving innovation at scale across some of Europe’s most iconic beer brands. You'll be part of a collaborative and ambitious team shaping the future of AEI’s portfolio.