Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
SALARY:
$157,440-$186,960, bonus and long-term incentive eligible
COMPANY:
We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
ROLE SUMMARY:
We are searching for top talent to join the Innovation Team. Our team is at the heart of the Marketing transformation strategy that drives Anheuser-Busch's growth agenda. The individual who will excel in this role will ensure continuity across Stage Gate governance, innovation performance tracking, business cycle planning, and operating rhythm enablement, supporting cross-functional alignment and leadership decision making.
As a Dir., Innovation – Strategy & Finance, you will play a key role in enabling the successful execution and commercialization of Anheuser-Busch's innovation pipeline. This role will partner closely with cross-functional teams across Commercial, Supply, and Finance to drive planning, governance, performance management, and operating rhythms that provide structure and accountability throughout the innovation process. In addition, this role will help identify opportunities to strengthen innovation planning and execution through market insights, performance analysis, and continuous improvement.
Earn Their Cheers! The ideal candidate will excel in cross-functional collaboration, innovation business cycle planning, governance, and performance tracking. A passion for driving execution, enabling decision making, and improving processes across complex initiatives is essential.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Innovation Business Planning & Commercialization Support: Lead planning and management of innovation business cycles, development timelines, and commercialization milestones to ensure successful execution of product launches and market readiness.
Stage Gate Governance & Operating Rhythm Leadership: Own and facilitate Stage Gate governance processes, monthly innovation review cycles, and leadership forums. Drive alignment, accountability, and decision making across stakeholder groups while ensuring compliance with innovation guidelines and business processes.
Innovation Performance Management & Insights: Lead innovation performance tracking and reporting routines, developing dashboards and business reviews that provide visibility into launch performance, key risks, opportunities, and learnings. Translate complex data into actionable insights for both innovation teams and senior leadership.
Budget Planning & Financial Management: Partner with Finance to support annual planning, budget management, forecasting, and tracking of innovation investments.
Cross-Functional Program Management: Coordinate complex cross-functional initiatives across Brand, Supply, Insights, Finance, Planning, Sales, and Marketing teams. Ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, deliverables, and key decisions throughout the innovation lifecycle.
Market Insights and Pipeline Support Mapping: Monitor market trends, consumer insights, competitive activity, and performance data to identify opportunities that inform innovation planning, commercialization strategies, and future pipeline development.
Execution Excellence: Drive structure and accountability across multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment while ensuring successful delivery of key business objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 5 years of experience, including at least 2 years in Innovation, Strategy, Marketing, or Sales — ideally within a fast-paced, highly innovative consumer products environment.
Must be in office 5 days a week.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, with a focus in operations/industrial engineering or another analytical field.
Proven track record of driving planning and process and delivering business impact.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills — able to synthesize data from multiple sources into clear, actionable insights.
Curious mindset and quick learner — able to grasp industry dynamics, company priorities, and internal systems rapidly.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.
BENEFITS:
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
Free Beer!
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of experience, including at least 2 years in Innovation, Strategy, Marketing, or Sales
- Bachelor's degree preferred, with a focus in operations/industrial engineering or another analytical field
Anheuser-Busch Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Anheuser-Busch and has not been reviewed or approved by Anheuser-Busch.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision often fully covered and supported by wellness programs that can reduce costs. On‑site resources and an employee assistance program further reinforce the depth of the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a notably strong 401(k) match and access to pension arrangements for certain groups. Recent collective bargaining improvements strengthened retirement security for covered brewery roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Parental leave, PTO, and sick time are presented as robust, with brewery roles seeing expanded vacation accrual under the current contract. Day‑one eligibility and family support resources add practical flexibility for time away.
Anheuser-Busch Insights
What We Do
For more than 160 years, Anheuser-Busch has been woven into the cultural fabric of the United States, carrying on a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Today, we own and operate more than 120 facilities and have more than 19,000 colleagues across the United States. We are home to several of America’s most recognizable beer brands, including Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob ULTRA and Stella Artois, as well as a number of regional brands that provide beer drinkers with a choice of the best-tasting craft beers in the industry. From responsible drinking and emergency drinking water programs to industry-leading sustainability efforts, we are guided by our unwavering commitment to supporting the communities we call home. We are a company that believes our people are our greatest asset. We believe in the spirit of ownership because our employees take results personally and want to build something great together. We value talented employees who aren’t afraid to be bold, resourceful, and committed. At Anheuser-Busch, it’s not about what you studied or where you worked, it’s about what you can do. If you see yourself working for a company that allows you to excel at the pace of your talent, then a career at Anheuser-Busch may be for you. As America’s leading brewer, we are committed to finding innovative ways to continually improve. It's this kind of thinking that creates a unique work environment by rewarding talent, celebrating diversity and encouraging forward thinking. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
