International Senior Product Manager

We are looking for an International Senior Product Manager to join our Global Marketing team in Bolton Food Business Unit based in Milan, Italy.

How you make the difference

As Bolton Food accelerates its international growth, this role serves as the key link between Global Marketing and International Markets, and it ensures the successful execution of brand strategies and innovation launches worldwide. Reporting to the International Brands Development Director, you will lead strategic growth initiatives across international markets, driving cross-functional collaboration and turning global opportunities into business results.

How your agenda looks like / What you will do:

In this role, you will lead high-impact international projects end-to-end, ensuring alignment among global and local stakeholders, driving cross-functional collaboration, and delivering strategic initiatives on time, within scope, and in line with business objectives.

Portfolio Management

Manage a portfolio of strategic projects across international markets;
Prioritize initiatives based on business objectives, ROI, risk, and resource availability;
Manage brand portfolio across countries of responsibility (decide which products, ranges, and innovations should be prioritized, rationalize SKUs when needed, identify opportunities for premiumization, line extensions);

Projects Leadership

Lead complex international projects from initiation through completion;
Establish, monitor and optimize rigorous project management frameworks, timelines, KPIs, and governance tools to improve cross-functional collaboration, accelerating time-to-market;
Identify and mitigate projects' risks;
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

International Business Development

Collaborate with regional teams to identify growth opportunities;

Design and coordinate growth roadmaps for strategic global regions

Provide strategic guidance and support to local teams, making sure that Global Brands’ strategies are correctly implemented;
Ensure consistent qualitative execution across markets;
Ensure consistent brand identity, while allowing adaptation to local consumer preferences;
Create toolkits for local markets.

Your team:

You will report directly to the International Brands Development Director, operating as a dedicated senior project leader.

What makes you a great fit:

Work Experience

7+ years of experience in Marketing, International Business Development, or Senior Project Management, preferably in FMCG

Technical Skills

Advanced Project Management skills
Strong business acumen and capability to navigate complex corporate environments
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without authority
Strong analytical, problem-solving mindset, agility, and a strong drive for results
Excellent presentation abilities

Language Skills

Proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of an additional language (e.g., Spanish) is a plus

What’s in for you:

Work location	Milan, Italy
Contract type	Permanent
Working Hours	Full Time
Remote Working	Standard business hours with remote working options available

Curious About Us? Dive In:

About Bolton

Bolton is an Italian family-owned fast-moving consumer goods company with 10.500 people located across 60 offices, 17 production facilities, 10 R&D laboratories, and 14 fishing vessels worldwide. With a diverse portfolio of over 60 quality brands, Bolton has been enriching the lives of millions of people every day for more than 75 years, making their everyday more delicious, more enjoyable, useful, and beautiful.

About Bolton Food

Bolton Food and Tri Marine, business unit of Bolton, oversee the entire food supply chain, including managing a fleet of fishing vessels and promoting sustainable fisheries (in collaboration with WWF and OXFAM). The production is conducted through a network of 10 specialized plants globally. We offer a range of well-known brands such as Rio Mare, Saupiquet, Cuca, and Isabel, providing innovative and carefully-prepared food products enjoyed by millions of families worldwide.

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We promote an inclusive work environment and welcome applications regardless of gender, age, background, or other personal characteristics; positions are open to candidates who meet the age requirements established by current regulations.

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