Assistant Manager BU Innovation

Management Level:

85

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Job Summary:

 

The Assistant Manager, BU Innovation is an integral member of the project management team, helping translate strategic priorities into well-coordinated, customer-focused initiatives. Working across business, marketing, sales, research and development, packaging, and supply chain, this role supports projects from early-stage planning and feasibility through execution and in-market performance tracking. This entry-level management opportunity offers broad exposure to Tyson’s processes and provides a strong foundation for developing the business acumen, technical knowledge, and cross-functional leadership skills needed to help deliver corporate and category volume, profit, and share objectives.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Support Innovation Managers in developing and executing initiatives that advance volume, profit, and market-share objectives for assigned categories while aligning with broader corporate priorities.
• Build a strong working knowledge of Tyson systems, processes, stage-gate requirements, and customer packaging-development platforms to help projects move efficiently from concept through commercialization.
• Coordinate and actively engage cross-functional partners, clarify deliverables and timelines, and help maintain alignment throughout the life cycle of assigned projects.
• Partner with customer business teams to develop and execute comprehensive customer plans, including feasibility assessment, product and packaging research and development, project execution, customer sell-in, and in-market performance tracking.
• Contribute to the development and execution of business plans designed to deliver category financial, growth, and share objectives.
• Monitor key milestones, performance measures, risks, and dependencies to ensure projects remain on track; proactively identify issues and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Participate in the development and execution of product and packaging design plans that support product renovation, differentiation, and marketplace relevance.
• Collaborate closely with the sales organization to understand customer strategies, identify opportunities, and integrate customer insights into business and brand plans.
• Work with supply chain partners to evaluate operational readiness and establish redundancy and continuity plans across the assigned category and manufacturing network.

 

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.

 

Work Experience: A minimum of two years of relevant work experience preferred.

 

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: N/A

 

Special Job Competencies:

COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficiency with standard business productivity tools and the ability to quickly learn and effectively use new systems are required.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, build productive relationships, and tailor information for cross-functional audiences. Knowledge of Tyson internal systems such as SAP, NPD, and Tango is preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS, IF APPLICABLE: Demonstrated analytical ability, strategic thinking, sound judgment, and attention to detail. The successful candidate will be a proactive and adaptable collaborator who can influence without direct authority, contribute to and help lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

 

Supervisory: N/A

 

Travel: 0-5%

Position Specific Requirements:

• Applicants should either upload a resume to their application on Workday OR make sure their Career Profile in Workday is up to date and complete.
• Local candidates will be given priority. No relocation assistance provided.
• Must reside in the United States to be considered.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all candidates who are level 79 or above.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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