Job Description

Role Overview

The Associate Director, Snacking Innovation will set the vision and drive demand creation for the Kraft Heinz snacking business, shaping and owning the long-term innovation strategy and pipeline. Lead the definition and execution of innovation roadmaps across all platforms and brands – including extensions, expansions, and whitespace disruption – ensuring alignment with enterprise growth priorities and market trends.

Key Responsibilities

Set and champion the multi-year innovation vision and strategy, ensuring all initiatives address meaningful consumer and customer needs Set and deliver the vision for consumer and customer demand creation across the business, championing a long-term innovation strategy that transforms category growth and positions Kraft Heinz as a market leader Inspire and lead cross-functional teams to deliver breakthrough innovation, fostering a culture of creativity, agility, and accountability across the organization Shape and champion a culture of innovation by fostering psychological safety, encouraging experimentation, and celebrating learning from both successes and failures – empowering the team to challenge the status quo and drive breakthrough results Serve as an enterprise thought leader for innovation, influencing senior leadership and external partners to align on priorities and resource allocation Lead, develop, and coach a team of three direct reports – empowering each individual to achieve their full potential through clear accountability, ongoing feedback, and tailored growth opportunities Build and nurture a high-performing team, empowering direct reports with clear accountability, development opportunities, and a shared sense of purpose

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred 10+ years of progressive experience in brand management, innovation, or related fields, with a track record of leading large-scale initiatives and delivering business results Demonstrated success in setting vision, building and executing long-term strategies, and influencing at the enterprise level Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams, including direct management of people leaders Exceptional cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience navigating complex, matrixed organizations Strong business acumen, including full P&L accountability and commercial decision making Advanced communication, storytelling, and executive presence – able to influence senior leadership and external partners Experience fostering a culture of innovation, learning, and continuous improvement

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$159,400.00 – $199,200.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.