Project Management Specialist Job Details | Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Nestle

Marysville, OH

Full Time

Mid Level

25 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Nestlé's Research & Development Center is our regional powerhouse driving innovation in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical science. Backed by our global Nestlé R&D organization, we lead breakthrough discoveries that are both good for consumers and the planet. Our team of experts range from product developers to engineers, working across our portfolio of food, beverage, infant nutrition, and health science to create leading-edge products and services. As part of our organization, you will use your entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence to unlock the power of food and provide premium value. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. The NDC Marysville Project Manager will lead exploration and development of medium to large innovative and competitive projects to deliver next generation of instant coffee for the biggest global brands (NESCAFÉ & Starbucks) which may involve multiple markets, regions, or zones.

Key Responsibilities

Lead R&D end to end projects for new product launch and lead major R&D exploration projects.
Ensure project delivery on time, cost, and quality using PM tools (Risk & Opportunity, Stakeholder map).
Manage cross functional team using transversal leadership.
Manage stakeholders.
Give regular update on projects to Stakeholders.
Collect, understand, and potentially challenge Project business case.
Interact with Coffee experts to scope R&D exploration activities to identify opportunities to fuel new projects, including trial plans definition.
Consolidate data for I2L Sustainability deliverables and share with project stakeholders.
Participate in regular PM forum within the Nestle PM community and contribute to PM knowledge sharing.
Coach other Junior PMs.
Deliver presentations to Senior leaders, VIPs, or Board members to share project updates.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Processing, Chemical Engineering, or another related field.
2+ years of experience in leading and managing complex projects, ideally in Food & Beverage industry.
PMP accreditation is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Innovation spirit, open-minded, dynamic, autonomous profile.
Ability to work in cross functional teams.
Ability to manage project activities in full autonomy.

Nice to Have

PMP accreditation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Processing, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
Experience managing complex projects in Food & Beverage industry.

Working at Nestle

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. We value skills gained through service, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership. We are committed to an inclusive work environment and recognize the engagement and innovation of individuals with disabilities. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers, considering all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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