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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.
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:
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.
Coordinate the mid-term innovation portfolio of projects in collaboration with the Global and Zone Product Innovation network
Animate the Product Innovation network: harmonization of WoW, knowledge and expertise sharing, cross fertilization of innovation pipelines
Represent and show case ABInBev brewing & innovation capabilities with various internal & external stakeholders (Senior leadership team, Shareholders, Suppliers, Academic partners, …)
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.
University technical degree or equivalent (Brewing Science, Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering) with a complementary technical brewing education (University degree, CIBD, ABI Brewmaster, …)
Project management certification
Strong experience in brewing innovation,
Experience in brewing operation (Brewery, Pilot brewery)
Quality experiences, beer sensory qualification are additional assets.
Passion for Brewing and Product Development, with track record of Beer and NABeer innovation launches,
Proven project and portfolio management skills: planning, budget, reporting, prioritization,
Team player, owner, results-oriented, always aiming to reach higher standards,
Great communicator, with demonstrated ability to coordinate network across different function, and cultures.
Committed to continuous learning and improvement.
Fluency in English; other language skills are additional assets.
Strong foundations in Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ...).
Alongside a competitive base salary, we put our people first with strong, meaningful benefits:
Competitive bonus
Flexible Rewards system (smartphone, bike lease, home internet, extra pension plan, and more)
Quarterly vouchers to enjoy our beers
Additional compensation and seniority days on top of legal holidays (40 days total)
Meal vouchers, allowances, and gifts per company policy
Unique parental leave offering
Comprehensive life insurance, disability and medical coverage
Learning & development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning, Workday Learning, Mentoring)
Multiple physical and mental wellbeing initiatives
Company car or mobility allowance
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.
As a company, we dream big to create a future with more cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, move our industry forward and make a meaningful impact in the world. We are committed to building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest ingredients.
Our diverse portfolio of well over 500 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser®, Corona® and Stella Artois®; multi-country brands Beck’s®, Hoegaarden®, Leffe® and Michelob ULTRA®; and local champions such as Aguila®, Antarctica®, Bud Light®, Brahma®, Cass®, Castle®, Castle Lite®, Cristal®, Harbin®, Jupiler®, Modelo Especial®, Quilmes®, Victoria®, Sedrin®, and Skol®.
Our brewing heritage dates back more than 600 years, spanning continents and generations. From our European roots at the Den Hoorn brewery in Leuven, Belgium. To the pioneering spirit of the Anheuser & Co brewery in St. Louis, US. To the creation of the Castle Brewery in South Africa during the Johannesburg gold rush. To Bohemia, the first brewery in Brazil.
Geographically diversified with a balanced exposure to developed and developing markets, we leverage the collective strengths of approximately 167,000 colleagues based in nearly 50 countries worldwide.
