Innovation Portfolio Manager: Driving Business Excellence

3 dagen geleden


Hilversum, Noord-Holland, Nederland International Flavors & Fragrances Voltijd
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Innovation Portfolio Manager to drive business excellence in our global innovation group. This critical position is responsible for end-to-end project delivery using a stage-gate process.

Key Responsibilities
  • Project Delivery: Responsible for delivering multiple innovation initiatives in accordance with the Business Excellence stage-gate process.
  • Project Management: Initiate, plan, execute, monitor and track project plans and metrics of complex innovation projects across I,C & D.
  • Resource Allocation: Prioritize innovation and key commercial projects and resources, recognizing interdependencies, removing barriers, tackling technical hurdles, and bringing products to market.
  • Communication: Manage division-wide projects as a community manager, socializing launches and benefits, facilitating project status meetings, capturing meeting minutes, and reporting status to innovation and technical leaders, sponsors, and stakeholders.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Applied Science or Business.
  • At least 5 years of experience in the flavor or related industry.
  • Successful track record in creating infographics, dashboards, or visual designs to illustrate data insights.
  • Background in flavor science, fermentation, starter culture, or enzymes preferred.
  • Formal Project Management training a plus.
  • Proficiency in either Waterfall or Agile environment.
  • Experience with product life cycle management.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal effectiveness and emotionally intelligent communication skills.
  • Effective leadership, influencing, and relationship-building skills with an emphasis on team culture, morale, engagement, and retention.
Benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly influencing team within IFF, driving strategic innovation programs. If you have a strong background in graphic design and project management, we encourage you to apply.

About IFF

IFF is a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. We value diversity and strive for an inclusive workplace where each colleague can bring their authentic self to work.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year



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