Innovation
Innovation PMO & R&D Leadership During Strategic Transformation
Client · Large CPG Company
Established and led the Innovation PMO governing a $500M pipeline — delivering 150+ SKUs and $103M in new revenue during a major ownership transition.
Outcomes by the numbers
Innovation pipeline under PMO
New product revenue delivered
SKUs launched to market
Enduring infrastructure built
The Challenge
A large CPG company launched a strategic transformation to accelerate top-line growth. A focused PMO was needed to manage the innovation workstream and execute a large-scale cross-functional product pipeline under tight deadlines.
The Approach
Led and established the Innovation PMO governing a $500M pipeline. Transitioned into R&D Director role to build internal capabilities, oversee technical execution, and lead innovation portfolio delivery.
The Outcome
Drove 150+ SKUs to market and delivered $103M in new revenue. Built enduring R&D infrastructure and cross-functional execution practices to sustain growth during a major ownership transition.
Process Overview
How the engagement actually ran.
Diagnose
Assessed cross-functional gaps in pipeline execution under accelerated growth targets.
Design
Established the Innovation PMO and defined portfolio governance aligned to transformation goals.
Execute
Led as R&D Director, building technical capability and driving 150+ SKU launches.
Accelerate
Embedded durable R&D infrastructure to sustain growth through ownership transition.
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