Director of Innovation Operations

Job Summary

Seeking a remote, full-time Director of Innovation Operations, this role will manage the design and execution of the Stage Gate governance framework, ensuring effective commercialization processes and cross-functional collaboration across product development and launch activities.

Key responsibilities

• Design and operate the Stage Gate governance framework, leading high-quality gate reviews and maintaining concise decision records
• Integrate new product development plans across various functions, ensuring clear visibility into project status and risks
• Coordinate upstream-to-downstream requirements for commercialization readiness, defining clear expectations for manufacturing and launch activities

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in CPG new product development, innovation operations, or commercialization
• Proven experience redesigning Stage Gate or comparable NPD governance frameworks
• Strong judgment in setting governance standards and leading decision forums
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and implement change effectively
• Excellent planning, risk management, and executive communication skills