Innovation Initiative Manager (gn)

<p>Start: Immediately | Level: intermediate | Location: Hamburg, remote | Type: Full time (40h/week)</p>
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<p>You’ll sit closer to sports nutrition innovation than almost anyone else at ESN — running point on every product from first idea to the moment it lands on shelf. We’re looking for an experienced project manager to steer our category product launches end-to-end across Product, Brand and Operations.</p>
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<h3><strong>Your mission</strong></h3>
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<li>You get a front-row seat to what’s next in sports nutrition: You own and manage your category’s (e.g., bars, protein powder, vitamins) product launches end-to-end — from idea to actual launch — steering the process across Product, Brand, and Operations, without owning the functional content yourself.</li>
<li>PMO is your passion: You thrive on pushing initiatives forward, delivering on time, holding all the moving pieces together, and working side by side with cross-functional teams to get things done</li>
<li>You own the committed timeline for each initiative, consolidating input from every function into one single, reliable plan.</li>
<li>You escalate early and clearly whenever a commitment is at risk of slipping, so decisions get made in time rather than after the fact.</li>
<li>You steer initiatives through our Idea-to-Consumer (I2C) process end-to-end, coordinating everything from initial idea and concept through prototyping, testing, production, launch, and post-launch review.</li>
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<h3>Your experience & skills</h3>
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<li>You hold a degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.</li>
<li>You bring 3–5 years of experience in project, program, or launch management — ideally in FMCG, consumer goods, or another fast-moving, cross-functional environment.</li>
<li>You have a proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects end-to-end, from concept through to delivery.</li>
<li>You know how to hold stakeholders accountable without formal authority over their work — through structure, clarity, and strong communication rather than escalation as a first resort.</li>
<li>You are structured and detail-oriented, and comfortable consolidating input from Product, Brand, Operations, and other functions into one coherent plan.</li>
<li>You communicate clearly and confidently, and are skilled at running effective meetings and driving decisions to closure.</li>
<li>You stay calm under pressure and know how to flag risks early rather than let them turn into problems.</li>
<li>You thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and take ownership to deliver strong results.</li>
<li>You’re genuinely curious about product and get energized being close to where sports-nutrition innovation happens — science-driven, transparent, and made for real athletes — even though you won’t own the formulation or brand work yourself.</li>
<li>You speak English & German fluently.</li>
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<h3>Why choose us?</h3>
<p>Being part of our team means joining a high-performing company with a diverse and inclusive culture. In our fast-growing team of over 1,200 employees, we combine our passion for sports nutrition, supplements, and healthy foods with cutting-edge technology, production, and logistics processes. All of this serves one goal: providing our customers with top-quality products to support their healthy and active lifestyle.</p>
<p>You can look forward to a strong sense of team spirit, ongoing opportunities for professional growth and responsibility, and an exciting work environment that blends lifestyle and career. With locations in Hamburg, Elmshorn, Kaltenkirchen/Nützen, and Elsdorf, TQG offers diverse career opportunities in areas such as technology, product development, sales, marketing, and logistics. Additionally, you’ll benefit from:</p>
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<li>Flexible working hours and remote work options</li>
<li>Attractive employee discounts</li>
<li>Subsidy for the E-gym Wellpass</li>
<li>Workation</li>
<li>Corporate benefits</li>
<li>28 days vacation/year</li>
<li>and much more</li>
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<h3>About Us</h3>
<p>The Quality Group (TQG) is an innovative provider of sports nutrition products, bringing together the successful brands <strong>ESN </strong>and <strong>More Nutrition </strong>since 2021.</p>
<p><strong>ESN </strong>has been the German market leader in sports nutrition since 2004, offering products like protein powders, bars, and supplements designed for ambitious fitness goals. Founded in 2017, <strong>More Nutrition</strong> focuses on healthy, reduced-sugar foods, providing solutions for conscious nutrition and weight management without compromise.</p>
<p>TQG’s vision is to help people become the best version of themselves. With passion and innovation, the company develops high-quality products that promote health, performance, and joy in life. Its agile company culture and exciting career opportunities make TQG a strong partner not only for customers but also for employees.</p>
<p><strong>This is us – The Quality Group – nice to meet you! Now it’s your turn!</strong><br>We look forward to your application! Regardless of gender, age, background, or identity – what matters to us is who you are and what you bring to the table. Join our team and grow with us!</p>
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