Senior Manager, Global Innovation

Where Conviviality is at work.  

Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. We’re the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, Beefeater® Gin, and Avión™ Tequila, as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes!  

Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialité…it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard.   

Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business! 

The salary range for this role, based in New York, is $130,680.00 to $163,350.00. The range will vary if outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Job Summary

Join Pernod Ricard’s Global Innovation team and help shape the future of some of the world’s most iconic brands. In this senior leadership role, you’ll drive consumer-centric innovation strategies that deliver sustainable growth and transform how we bring new ideas to market. This is an opportunity to influence global brand pipelines, lead cross-functional collaboration, and make a lasting impact on our business and consumers worldwide.

Who will love this job

You thrive in complex, fast-paced environments and have a passion for innovation. You’re a strategic thinker with strong project management skills and the ability to influence across a matrix organization. You enjoy leading diverse teams, fostering collaboration, and turning insights into actionable ideas that drive growth. If you’re a game-changer who loves making bold moves backed by data, this role is for you.

What you’ll do

• Lead end-to-end innovation pipeline development for one or more core brands (e.g., Absolut, Malibu, Kahlúa), from ideation through launch.

• Build and manage a three-year innovation roadmap aligned with global and local brand strategies.

• Apply consumer-centric methodologies to ensure insights drive decision-making throughout the stage-gate process.

• Partner with global brand units, local marketing teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver commercially successful innovation.

• Establish KPIs and track performance to measure innovation progress and post-launch success.

• Foster collaboration across markets and share best practices within the global innovation community.

• Manage and inspire a diverse team of innovation experts across multiple locations.

What’s in it for me?

Being part of an inclusive and diverse company where professional development and internal career mobility is front-and-center to our talent strategy. This means your career at Pernod Ricard has many possibilities. You'll be part of a culture that celebrates the rich diversity of our people across the globe and be part of our long-standing commitment to making exceptional products, giving back to our communities, and honoring our responsibility to preserve the environment.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in innovation within the food & beverage or spirits industry, ideally in a global organization.

• Proven ability to develop strategic innovation platforms and deliver incremental growth.

• Strong leadership and project management skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.

• Financial acumen to manage P&L and balance innovation priorities.

• Excellent communication skills in English; Spanish or French is a plus.

When you join Pernod Ricard, you’ll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage, driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability, safety, and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviors, and it’s what brings our culture to life. 

Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. As a global employer, we understand that not everyone’s working hours are the same, and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for them and their team’s schedules.  

We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out PRUSABenefits.com for details. 

Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience, and does not and will not, discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based upon actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service or any other classification protected by law. Offers will be subject to United States local terms.

Pernod Ricard USA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Pernod Ricard USA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process.  To request reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact us at [email protected].

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