Global Innovation Portfolio & Project Manager

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** Povzetek delovnega mesta
** IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences—we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

This Hybrid (3-4 days/week between our Union Beach and South Brunswick locations) role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact innovation projects, partner with cross-functional teams, and contribute to shaping the future of our business. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving complex challenges, we’d love to hear from you.
** Taste:
** Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success## ##
** Where You’ll Make a Difference
** Join our dynamic
** Project Portfolio Management Office (PPMO)
** team and play a critical role in driving innovation across I, C &

D. You’ll be the connector between project teams and leadership. Your ability to anticipate challenges, understand technical complexities, and navigate ambiguity will ensure projects move seamlessly from concept to market.##
** What You’ll Do
*** Initiate, plan, execute, and monitor complex innovation projects across I, C &

D.
* Prioritize key projects, allocate resources, and remove barriers to success.
* Manage multiple programs and cross-functional initiatives concurrently.
* Facilitate project status meetings and report updates to leaders and stakeholders.
* Ensure project traceability through documentation and centralized tools.
* Deliver PPMO updates and innovation progress aligned with stage-gate processes.
* Conduct financial analyses to support strategic decision-making.
* Manage a regional portfolio with 0–2 direct reports, ensuring cost control, compliance, and material availability.
* Collaborate with regional C&D teams and functional leaders to drive business growth.##
** How You Will Stand Out
*** Strong technical background in flavor science, fermentation, or related fields.
* Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and influence across a matrix organization.
* Expertise in both Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies.
* Demonstrated success in building trust and driving innovation through collaboration.
** What Makes You the Right Fit**
* ** Education**:
Master’s in Applied Science or Business OR PhD preferred.
* ** Experience**: 5+ years in the flavor or related industry.
* ** Technical Background**:
Flavor science, fermentation, starter culture, or enzymes preferred.
* ** Project Management**:
Formal training is a plus; proficiency in Waterfall or Agile environments required.
* ** Skills**:  + Strong technical aptitude and ability to “figure it out” in ambiguous situations.  + Organizational agility and influencer skills.  + Ability to anticipate challenges and understand technical aspects of complex projects.
* ** Mindset**:
Collaborative, proactive, and passionate about elevating and diversifying team expertise.##
* ** High‑visibility
** role with direct exposure to regional leadership and strategic initiatives.
* Real
** growth and development
** opportunities, including mentorship and learning resources.
* Inclusive,
** open‑minded
** culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
* Competitive
** compensation and benefits**.
* The chance to
** shape processes
** that elevate how our leadership team operates.

Compensation ($90,000.00 to $) is based on a variety of factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and location

Smo vodilni v svetu na področju okusa, vonja in prehrane, svojim strankam ponujamo širši nabor naravnih rešitev in pospešujemo našo strategijo rasti. Pri IFF verjamemo, da vaša edinstvenost sprosti naš potencial. Cenimo pester mozaik etnične pripadnosti, nacionalnega porekla, rase, starosti, spola ali statusa veterana. Prizadevamo si za vključujoče delovno okolje, ki vsakemu od naših kolegov omogoča, da v službo prinese svoj pristen jaz, ne glede na vero, spolno identiteto;

izražanja, spolne usmerjenosti ali invalidnosti.

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Plačni razredi:$89200- $111500
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