Digital Operations & Innovation Lead APAC

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In Singapore, you’ll be at the centre of every innovation, creation and solution available to the entire Asia-pacific region. Working with our research, creation and production units, as well as our renowned perfumery school, you’ll make us a greater force for good. Every day, your passion, your creativity, and your expertise will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people.

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As the Digitalization, Automation and Innovation Lead for APAC, you will lead the digital transformation of APAC Operations. This transformation will accelerate as we promote the adoption of Industry 4.0, AI, automation, and digital manufacturing solutions. These solutions will improve productivity, quality, and sustainability. Partner with stakeholders to identify, pilot, and scale innovative technologies across the manufacturing network, delivering measurable benefits.

Similarly, you will use Singapore's innovation ecosystem and technology partnerships to strengthen APAC manufacturing capabilities and support Givaudan's 2030 Operations Vision.

Location:

1 Woodlands Avenue 8

Reporting to :
Head of Operations Excellence, APAC T&W

• Lead innovation initiatives from opportunity identification through pilot implementation and industrialization.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of innovation opportunities aligned with regional business priorities.
• Scout emerging technologies and strategic partners while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

• Serve as the regional focal point for external innovation partners, including government agencies, universities, startups, and technology providers.
• Build strategic collaborations to accelerate technology adoption and manufacturing capability development.
• Represent APAC Operations in innovation networks and champion Singapore's role as a regional manufacturing innovation hub.

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver digitalization, automation, and innovation initiatives across APAC Operations.
• Ensure agreement between regional projects and global digital programmes while driving replication and scaling of successful solutions.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, communication, and knowledge sharing across the regional manufacturing network.

• Manage the regional portfolio of digitalization, automation, and innovation projects to ensure strategic agreement and value delivery.
• Apply project governance methodologies, develop business cases, and monitor risks, resources, milestones, and benefit realization.
• Prepare portfolio updates, project recommendations, and executive presentations for regional leadership review.

• Lead the execution of the APAC Operations Digitalization, Automation & Innovation roadmap across manufacturing sites.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement AI, automation, robotics, advanced analytics, and Industry 4.0 solutions to improve manufacturing performance.
• Drive industrialization, adoption, and regional scaling of successful digital and automation initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree and above in Engineering, Automation, Industrial…