Product Innovation Manager

Role Overview:

The Product Innovation Manager will own end-to-end product innovation and product

management, from scouting manufacturers and developing new products to improving existing SKUs and managing launch readiness. This role reports directly to the CEO and requires a hands-on product operator with strong structure, commercial awareness, and execution discipline.

Job Highlights:

• Hourly Rate: USD 8.40, the equivalent in your local currency
• Paid Hours per Week: 20
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Dubai Time
• Work Arrangement: Work from home
• Contract: Independent Contractor

Side note: Since this is a permanent work-from-home position and an “Independent Contractor” arrangement, the candidates must have their own computer and internet connection. They will handle their own benefits and taxes. The professional fees are on hourly rates and the rate depends on your performance in the application process.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Innovation & Development

• Lead new product development initiatives across Baya’s portfolio.
• Identify and execute opportunities to reformulate and improve existing products.
• Drive packaging innovation across materials, formats, cost optimization, and usability.
• Develop and manage line extensions, including new scents, formats, and sizes.

Manufacturer Scouting & Management

• Scout, evaluate, and onboard manufacturers primarily across Asia, Europe, and the
• GCC.
• Manage sampling, testing, and iteration cycles with suppliers.
• Build structured supplier comparisons covering pricing, MOQs, lead times, and
• capabilities.
• Prepare clear recommendations for supplier and product decisions for CEO approval.

Product Lifecycle & Roadmapping

• Own the full product lifecycle from concept to post-launch optimization.
• Build and maintain product roadmaps, timelines, and development trackers.
• Ensure accurate documentation of product specifications, BOMs, and packaging details.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Marketing, Operations, Logistics, and Compliance teams.
• Coordinate with sustainability and certification partners as required.
• Present progress, risks, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and
• shareholders.

Hard Skills & Tools (Product Innovation)

• Strong proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets for BOMs, cost modeling, and supplier
• analysis.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Trello, Notion, Asana, or similar tools for product
• tracking.
• Advanced use of Google Drive / Workspace for documentation and collaboration.
• Ability to build and manage product roadmaps, sampling trackers, and development
• timelines.
• Strong documentation skills for product briefs, specifications, and SOPs.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in product innovation, product management, or NPD within
• FMCG or consumer brands.
• Hands-on experience working with manufacturers across Asia, Europe, and/or the GCC.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and execution skills.
• Commercially aware and comfortable working with cost trade-offs.
• Fluent in English. Additional languages are a plus.

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations
• Permanent work-from-home
• Immediate hiring

Reminder:

Kindly apply directly to the link provided; you will be redirected to BruntWork’s Career Site. Complete the initial requirements, including the voice recording, pre-screening assessment, and technical check of your computer/device.