Lead the team of Product Category Managers and advance the product portfolio

Ensure Saje products reach market with clear, compelling, and defensible claims and storytelling

Provide strategic direction, coaching, prioritization, and decision‑making across category roadmaps, innovation programs, and product launches

Own the innovation pipeline from white‑space exploration and concept creation through product marketing and creative execution

Ensure cross‑functional alignment across Marketing, Creative, R&D;, Regulatory, Operations, and Finance

Lead Product Category Managers in maintaining and executing 3-year Product Category Roadmaps

Oversee creation, presentation, and approval of Product Concept Briefs

Oversee accurate SOP$ forecasts for innovation initiatives

Execute claims, product substantiation, and storytelling roadmaps across innovation and core portfolio initiatives

Coordinate claims and storytelling deliverables through development, approval, and implementationMaintain claims and storytelling tools, documentation, approval pathways, and decision records

Monitor roadmap progress, surface risks and required decisions, and provide updates and recommendations to the VP, Product

Ensure approved claims and product stories are implemented consistently across consumer touchpoints

Own and evolve a 2–3 year innovation pipeline supporting product strategy, financial objectives, and brand differentiation

Partner with R&D; and Regulatory to co‑innovate, refine, and pivot concepts

Ensure innovation options are quantified and qualified through business cases and Product Concept Briefs

Refine and accelerate the pace and quality of innovation

Partner with the VP, Product and Project Management team on recent product launch execution

Share accountability for product launch timelines and develop risk mitigation options for delays

Maintain accountability for pricing strategy and post‑launch performance





Lead and develop Product Category Managers and strengthen the internal talent pipeline

Build a culture balancing creativity, accountability, rigor, and fun

Coach team members and strengthen innovation capabilities

Requirements

8+ years of progressive experience across product innovation, product strategy, category management, or product development, ideally within a consumer-focused environment

5+ years of people leadership experience, with a demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and build high‑performing teams

Exceptional cross‑functional leadership skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships, influence stakeholders, and drive alignment across diverse functions and levels

Strong strategic thinking, with experience translating business priorities, consumer needs, and market opportunities into clear product and innovation strategies

Proven ability to lead through complexity and ambiguity, balancing long‑term vision with strong prioritization, decision‑making, and execution

Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and growth‑oriented mindset, with the ability to challenge thinking, move ideas forward, and create momentum in a fast‑paced environment

Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?

Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in product innovation, strategy, and category management, with a strong focus on cross‑functional leadership and team development. Proven ability to drive product launches and maintain alignment across diverse functions while ensuring compelling storytelling and claims.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product Innovation

Cross‑Functional Leadership

Strategic Thinking

People Leadership

Category Management

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills

Product Strategy

Product Development

Innovation Pipeline Management

SOP Forecasting

Product Concept Briefs

Soft Skills

Coaching

Collaboration

Decision‑Making

Influencing Stakeholders

Creativity

Industry Keywords

Consumer‑Focused Environment

Market Opportunities

Risk Mitigation

Consumer Touchpoints

High‑Performing Teams

📌 Director, Product Innovation – Contract (Winnipeg)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Winnipeg