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Overview
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Nauterra doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Italian
The ad asks for Italian, or counts it in your favour.
Work on-site in A Coruña & Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“Formación académica: Formación Universitaria (valorable Ingeniería, ADE, Marketing)” — per the ad.
This job was automatically translated to English.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Joining a dynamic and growing team.
Flexible working hours.
Flexible compensation and a competitive salary package.
Life and accident insurance.
Opportunities for professional development and growth within the Company.
The role
Define and lead the innovation strategy in Europe, driving profitable growth for Nauterra through the development of new products, categories, business models, and capabilities, with a direct impact on turnover, margin, and competitive differentiation.
What you'll do
•Define and implement the regional innovation strategy aligned with the company's global objectives.
•Identify growth opportunities in new categories, consumer trends, and channels.
•Lead innovation initiatives that generate incremental revenue and business expansion.
•Direct responsibility for the economic impact of innovation.
•Ensure that the innovation pipeline contributes significantly to business growth.
•Lead the management of the regional innovation budget (CAPEX/OPEX).
•Optimize resource allocation across projects, markets, and categories.
•Lead multidisciplinary teams (R&D, marketing, insights, operations) in Europe (Spain & Italy).
•Coordinate key stakeholders at regional and global levels.
•Design and manage the innovation pipeline (from ideation to launch and scaling).
•Implement governance models (stage-gate, strategic prioritization).
•Ensure time-to-market and project scalability.
•Monitor post-launch performance.
description
At Nauterra Spain, we are looking to hire an Innovation Project Manager for our offices in A Coruña or Madrid.
Skills and competencies
Leadership, problem-solving, proactivity, autonomy, communication, and influence. Technical knowledge of product and the food industry and project management. Strategic vision.
Required skills and knowledge
Academic background: University degree (Engineering, Business Administration, or Marketing is valued)
Experience: at least 5 years of experience in innovation project management (development and launch) in the food sector. Previous experience in project management across different European markets is essential.
Additional requirements: English level B2 or higher and Italian are valued.
About Nauterra
Nauterra is a global food company specializing in fish preserves, with a presence in over 75 countries and a workforce of more than 5,200 people. It operates production plants in Spain, El Salvador, and Brazil, and owns a fishing fleet. The company is committed to healthy nutrition, innovation, and sustainability, as reflected in its 'Compromiso Responsable' strategy. In Spain, Nauterra has its corporate headquarters and a major production facility, offering roles in production, engineering, quality, and supply chain, among others.
- Industry
- Food Production
- Founded
- 1938
- Employees
- 5,000–10,000
- Headquarters
- Carballo, Spain
- In Spain
- Carballo, A Coruña
- Website
- nauterra.com
Good to know if you are moving
- Nauterra is headquartered in Carballo, a town in Galicia, Spain, offering a more local lifestyle compared to big cities.
- The company has production plants in Spain (including Carballo and other locations), providing opportunities in manufacturing and engineering roles.
- Nauterra operates globally in over 75 countries, offering potential for international career mobility.
- The company emphasizes sustainability and innovation, which may appeal to professionals interested in corporate responsibility.
- Spanish language skills are likely essential for many roles, as the company's corporate language is Spanish.
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