Innovation Project Manager
Innovation Project Manager
Join our dynamic team of Project Managers within Beauty & Care, bringing Innovations to our customers for Skin Care, Sun Care and Hair Care.
In your role you will be partnering with functional leadership and project team members to ensure deliverables are provided through (sub)project management according to dsm-firmenich project management standards (stage gate process), within the agreed time and budget and in such a way that the aimed business benefits are effectively realized.
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
Your key responsibilities:
- Development of the project plan & risk assessment
- Execution of the project incl. presentation to the review team within our stage gate process
- Reporting on the progress of the project and also challenges
- Stakeholder management throughout the whole project duration
- Closing of the project/ handover to business
- Management of the project budget (range between 200 k€ and 4 mil€ per year), several projects in parallel
We bring:
- A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
- The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
- A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
- A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a global organization.
You bring:
- Academic degree and affinity with Life sciences
- At least 10-15 years (B.S./M.S. 15+ yr., PhD 10+ yr.) of demonstrated strong work experience in the B2C and/or B2B products space, preferably within the cosmetic industry
- Fluent in English, any additional language an asset
- Positive, persistent, and resilient attitude with strong project management skills to deliver results on time and within budget
- Strong collaboration and leadership skills across functions and geographies, leading effectively in a matrix organization without direct line responsibility
- High flexibility, agility, and eagerness to learn and adapt, with an energetic, passionate, and hardworking approach
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.