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Dream big. Craft your legacy. Own your future.
At AB InBev, we believe that nothing should stand between exceptionally talented people and a meaningful, fast-paced career. We're not here to do things as they’ve always been done — we’re here to innovate for a future with more cheers. That’s why we hire people with ambition, courage, and grit — and we give them room to grow.
Join us as Global Product Innovation Manager and play a central role in protecting the innovation that drives our future.
Purpose:
The Global Product Innovation team is one of the groups allowing ABInBev to innovate for iconic brands such as Stella Artois, Budweiser, or Corona. In partnership with our technical, commercial, innovation, and zone colleagues, our team is developing the best, superior Beers and Non-Alcoholic Beers to deliver more cheers to our consumers across the globe.
The role:
1. In collaboration with Global and Zone Technical Centers, Brewing Quality, Brand, and Innovation teams develop superior Beers and NABeers according to brand guidelines, quality standards, and consumer needs
Develop new product, from recipe design to production in pilot brewery, to enable consumer tests.
Technical lead of medium to high complexity projects: accountable within the innovation project team, for technical planning, budget, deliverables, and reporting
Build, in collaboration with Operations and Technical Support counterparts, product technical documentations and implement new products in our breweries.
2. Coordinate the mid-term innovation portfolio of projects in collaboration with the Global and Zone Product Innovation network
3. Animate the Product Innovation network: harmonization of WoW, knowledge and expertise sharing, cross fertilization of innovation pipelines
4. Represent and show case ABInBev brewing & innovation capabilities with various internal & external stakeholders (Senior leadership team, Shareholders, Suppliers, Academic partners, …)
5. Keep building up technical expertise, and leverage an established network within the organization, suppliers and related industry communities to identify new opportunities for AB InBev in brewing Beers, and NABeers.
Who we’re looking for:
6. University technical degree or equivalent (Brewing Science, Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering) with a complementary technical brewing education (University degree, CIBD, ABI Brewmaster, …)
7. Project management certification
8. Strong experience in brewing innovation,
9. Experience in brewing operation (Brewery, Pilot brewery)
10. Quality experiences, beer sensory qualification are additional assets.
11. Passion for Brewing and Product Development, with track record of Beer and NABeer innovation launches,
12. Proven project and portfolio management skills: planning, budget, reporting, prioritization,
13. Team player, owner, results-oriented, always aiming to reach higher standards,
14. Great communicator, with demonstrated ability to coordinate network across different function, and cultures.
15. Committed to continuous learning and improvement.
16. Fluency in English; other language skills are additional assets.
17. Strong foundations in Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ...).
What We Offer
Alongside a competitive base salary, we put our people first with strong, meaningful benefits:
18. Competitive bonus
19. Flexible Rewards system (smartphone, bike lease, home internet, extra pension plan, and more)
20. Quarterly vouchers to enjoy our beers
21. Additional compensation and seniority days on top of legal holidays (40 days total)
22. Meal vouchers, allowances, and gifts per company policy
23. Unique parental leave offering
24. Comprehensive life insurance, disability and medical coverage
25. Learning & development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning, Workday Learning, Mentoring)
26. Multiple physical and mental wellbeing initiatives
27. Company car or mobility allowance
Build your career with us
We hire for mindset, ambition, and cultural fit.
A unique culture: We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves, driven by a legacy built over generations. Collaboration and candor define how we work, creating an open, energetic environment.
Brands people love: We are part of the global story of beer. With more than 500 iconic brands, from international classics to local favorites, we are stewards of products enjoyed around the world.
Growth opportunities: Our people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower individuals to learn, broaden their perspectives, and accelerate their careers. In a place where excellence is recognized, you can deepen your impact and build your own legacy.
Ready for the next step? Apply today.