Innovation Program Manager
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Vantaa, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 92% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€2,300–€3,520). The listed pay band (€220–€245) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 931 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All roles in Vantaa, Finland | €2,300/per month | €2,794/per month | €3,520/per month |
| Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Senior) | €220/per month | €233/per month | €245/per month |
Kekkilä-BVB is the European leader in horticulture. We are looking for an Innovation Program Manager, New Products (CEA/Propagation & Young Plants). We are seeking a senior, self-driven professional to accelerate our Innovation strategy by bringing new products to market – initial focus on next-generation organic products for propagation and young plants. In this role, you will be responsible for the entire journey from idea to successful market launch. You will lead the development of the value chain, define the right market fit, and manage customer trials and validation to ensure new products meet market needs. You will manage end-to-end new product development and go-to-market projects, collaborating with R&D, Commercial, and Operations. Location: De Lier, the Netherlands; Venlo, the Netherlands; Vantaa, Finland.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end development of new products from concept to commercial ramp-up
Requirements
- Proven experience in leading complex product or innovation projects independently
- Strong background in propagation and young plants
- Experience with engineered / non-loose substrates (e.g. plugs, bonded media)
- Demonstrated ability to drive results in ambiguous, early-stage environments
- Strong change management skills
- Excellent persuasion, influencing, and negotiation capabilities
- Solid commercial mindset: business cases, pricing, and market entry strategies
- Customer-oriented with hands-on experience in trials, validation, and technical engagement
- Ability to work independently and deliver projects in complex environments
- High ownership, resilience, and entrepreneurial drive
- Fluent in English, other company languages are assets e.g., Dutch, German, Spanish, Finnish
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