Global Innovation Portfolio Manager

2 dagen geleden


Hilversum, Noord-Holland, Nederland International Flavors & Fragrances Voltijd
Job Description

Requisition ID: 499235

Job Title: Global Innovation Portfolio Manager

Innovation is the key driver to deliver IFF Vision 2020 and beyond. As a Global Innovation Portfolio Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end project delivery of multiple innovation initiatives in accordance with the Business Excellence stage-gate process.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and track project plans and metrics of complex innovation projects across I, C & D.
  • Prioritize innovation and key commercial projects and resources, recognize interdependencies, remove barriers, tackle technical hurdles, and bring products to the market.
  • Manage division-wide projects as a community manager, socializing the launch and benefits.
  • Concurrently manage numerous programs, projects, and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Facilitate project status meetings, capture meeting minutes, report status to innovation and technical leaders, sponsors, and stakeholders.

Communication and Collaboration:

  • Maintain communication documents for project status and documentation, ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders.
  • Create visually appealing presentations for senior leadership, including compelling infographics and dashboards to illustrate data insights.
  • Foster excellent communication within the organization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive project results.
  • Liaise with stakeholders to ensure smooth execution and timely delivery of innovation projects.

Project Management and Traceability:

  • Manage traceability of innovation projects: documentation, project history, and organizational knowledge.
  • Develop and utilize centralized methodologies, tools, and templates for reporting and reducing bureaucracy.
  • Conduct multiple financial analyses for decision-making.
  • Create high-quality, visually compelling metrics reports, including revenue, adoption (pipeline & submission).

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Applied Science or Business is preferred.
  • Must have 5+ years in the flavor or related industry.
  • Successful and demonstrated track record in the creation of infographics, dashboards, or visual designs to illustrate data insights.
  • Background in flavor science, fermentation, starter culture, or enzymes is preferred.
  • Formal Project Management training is a plus.
  • Proficiency with either Waterfall or Agile environment.
  • Experience with product life cycle management.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal effectiveness and emotionally intelligent communication skills to communicate, persuade, influence, and handle challenging conversations effectively.
  • Effective leadership, influencing, and relationship-building skills with an emphasis on team culture, morale, engagement, and retention.
  • Must be a go-getter, agile, and not afraid of change management.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly influencing team within IFF, driving some of our most strategic innovation programs. If you have a strong background in graphic design and project management, don't miss your chance to apply now.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work, regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.



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