Innovation Project Manager - Melipilla

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Position Summary: We are seeking an Innovation Project Manager to lead initiatives, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and transform ideas into high-impact projects, improving operational efficiency and generating value. Key Highlights: 1. Lead innovative initiatives and coordinate multidisciplinary teams 2. Transform ideas into high-impact projects 3. Foster a culture of innovation within the organization At Ariztía, we are looking for the best professionals! Our mission is to supply value-added food products to our customers and consumers in Chile and worldwide, ensuring excellence in quality and service, with innovative and efficient solutions, and through the active collaboration of our staff, suppliers, and community. At Empresas Ariztía, we have an Equity and Inclusion Department that safeguards equal conditions throughout all recruitment and selection processes and promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities. If you require any accommodation or support during the interview or application process, please let us know to ensure an accessible experience. Join us as an Innovation Project Manager Are you passionate about leading innovative initiatives, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and transforming ideas into high-impact projects? This opportunity is for you! **Job Objective:** Manage, coordinate, and execute innovation projects, ensuring the identification of opportunities, development of solutions, and their effective implementation—through agile methodologies, information analysis, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders—contributing to continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and sustainable value generation for the organization. **Main Responsibilities:** Manage innovation projects from opportunity identification through to implementation. Coordinate and lead innovation cells or multidisciplinary teams. Analyze internal and external information to identify opportunities for improvement, efficiency gains, or new business models. Design, prototype, and validate innovative solutions using agile methodologies. Manage performance, impact, and return-on-investment indicators for projects. Engage with universities, startups, technology suppliers, and external institutions. Design and execute communication plans for innovation projects. Drive initiatives that strengthen the innovation culture within the organization. Monitor project progress, risks, and deviations, implementing corrective actions. Ensure alignment of projects with organizational strategy and budget. Design and manage open innovation initiatives. **General Information:** **Location:** Melipilla and Processing Plants. **Work Schedule:** 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday. **Contract Type:** Fixed-term, followed by indefinite contract. At Empresas Ariztía, we have been proudly feeding families in Chile and around the world for over 130 years through our brands Ariztía, Cartuja, Montina, Canto del Gallo, Veggie Deli, Rumay, and Natures Farm. With physical presence in Melipilla, La Cisterna, El Monte, Talagante, Arica, Cerrillos, María Pinto, Malloco, and San Antonio—and an extensive distribution network spanning from Arica to Puerto Montt—we are a Chilean company with a strong national and international track record, exporting our products to more than 15 countries worldwide. In everything we do, we pursue excellence, innovation, sustainability, and integrity—promoting an inclusive culture that values diversity and guarantees equal opportunities for the development and growth of all individuals. At Empresas Ariztía, we encourage and commit to labor inclusion and equal opportunity; please let us know if you require any accommodations during the application or interview process. In Empresas Ariztía’s selection processes, we never request money for exams or any other financial expense. If someone asks you for payment, it is not us. Together, we are stronger! Join our great Ariztía family. Requirements Academic Qualifications Commercial Engineering, Industrial Civil Engineering, or related field. Experience Minimum 1 year of experience in project management and/or execution. At least 3 years of total work experience. Mandatory Knowledge Data and management indicator analysis. Project management tools. **Nice-to-Have Skills:** Agile methodologies (SCRUM or others). Design Thinking, prototyping, and Business Model Canvas. Intermediate English. Benefits Year-end bonuses. Corporate benefits. Exclusive discounts on Ariztía products. Meal card. Participation in innovative initiatives and collaborative work across different departments.