Enterprise Project Management Officer - R&D
Core
Lead innovation and renovation projects across the R&D organization, ensuring efficient execution from concept to commercialization via Stage Gate processes.
Role type
Senior Enterprise Project Management Officer (R&D)
Builds
High-impact innovation initiatives and new product developments
Domain
Flavors, fragrances, health, and biosciences
Required skills
Stage Gate methodology, New Product Development (NPD) pipeline management, cross-functional team coordination, complex project planning, risk mitigation, project governance, executive reporting
Preferred skills
Industry experience in fragrance/food ingredients/life sciences, manufacturing/regulatory/quality knowledge, analytical mindset
Technologies
Project management systems, reporting frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead multiple innovation projects through Stage Gate; coordinate cross-functional teams (Commercial, Finance, Regulatory, etc.); develop and manage detailed project plans; monitor progress and implement risk mitigation; ensure compliance in PM systems; prepare status updates and dashboards; facilitate governance meetings; capture lessons learned; champion NPD methodologies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC