Senior Manager Innovation And Foresight

Transforming Insights into Impactful StrategiesThe role of Senior Manager, Consumer Insights involves leading our global research and foresight agenda.

This entails embedding the voices of our audiences into every decision we make.

To achieve this, strategic thinking, methodological rigor, and storytelling skills are essential in guiding brand strategy, product innovation, and operational excellence across continents.Key Responsibilities : Develop and execute a global consumer insights agenda that drives business growth and innovation.Lead the development and management of our proprietary research framework, amplifying the voice of children and families.Conduct multi-method research to identify drivers of engagement, loyalty, and wellbeing.Monitor global trends in children's entertainment, education, family experiences, and wellbeing.Translate signals and foresight into actionable strategies that strengthen our positioning and inspire innovation.Build thought-leadership platforms to position our organization as pioneers in child-centered innovation.Provide insights and strategic recommendations to global operations, marketing, brand, and product development teams.Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, ensuring decisions are rooted in consumer understanding.Support franchise partners with relevant market insights and benchmarks.Collaborate with external research agencies, think tanks, and academic institutions to strengthen methodologies and expand perspectives.Represent the organization in industry forums and conferences, sharing insights that reinforce our leadership in child-centered research.Required Qualifications : A minimum of 8–10 years of experience in consumer insights, research, or strategy roles.Proven expertise designing and leading large-scale, multi-market research projects.Strong track record in both consulting (advisory) and corporate environments, bridging strategic recommendations with business execution.Expertise in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.Ability to analyze cultural and generational trends and transform them into strategic foresight.Experience in industries such as entertainment, education, lifestyle, wellness, or related consumer-facing sectors.Global perspective and ability to work across diverse markets and multicultural contexts.Advanced English language proficiency is required; additional languages are highly valued.Benefits : This is an opportunity to shape the future of play, learning, and wellbeing, ensuring that the voices of children and families directly inspire how we innovate, grow, and lead.By joining our organization, you will have a global impact across multiple regions, influence strategic decisions that define new industry standards, be part of a pioneering team that combines purpose, creativity, and innovation, and drive the creation of knowledge platforms that will inspire future generations.