POSITION SUMMARY:Drive and lead large/strategic R&D projects with a high impact on the company, sponsored by SBU Head and NPTC Head. Manage cross business/cross category projects on the R&D/development side in alignment with Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) initiative. Interact proactively with the other functions, especially the business lead, Corporate R&D, Operations, CTAG, APG to ensure delivery of overall project objectives.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
- Deliver product(s)/process(es)/system(s)/solution(s) with defined quality at defined time and cost
- Contribute to the future commercial success of the business by considering the whole picture and the context of this project and future projects, and by considering Nutrition Health Wellness (NHW) and Creating Shared Value (CSV) strategies.
- Effectively control scope changes through proactive and open communication with stakeholders
- Drive Execution of Innovation and Renovation
- Encourages and enables exploration and fast/rapid prototyping
PEOPLE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:
In a matrix like organization:
- Ensure adequate resources and competence levels, manages the resources (including budget) allocated to the project
- Project management of line managers / team leaders
In a project organization:
- Managing project managers / senior specialists responsible for smaller projects / subprojects and overall project team
COACHING AND SHARING:
- Facilitate and coach within the project team and enhance the interaction and collaboration between the various specialists, within the PTC and across R&D Units, Technical and Business Units, IP and Global Regulatory and with external partners. Including launching markets and agencies for consumer testing.
- Contribute to training in project management within R&D and outside (where appropriate, e.g. I2L)
NETWORKING:
- Create synergies through effective networking with all relevant R&D Units, business partners, markets, SBUs, Head Office, external partners (Open Innovation)
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT:
- Manage stakeholders, negotiate with Nestlé decision makers and business partners internally and externally.
- Presents at SBU meeting (i.e. Innovation Portfolio Meeting) the category
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required; Masters preferred.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in Operations, or R&D and/or Corporate Functions with minimum 3 years' related project management experience
- Project Management Professional, PMP certification
- Successfully collaborating and leading teams as project manager or team leader
- Worked a matrix like structure in a functionally structured environment
- Demonstrated the courage and ability to take decisions and solve problems
- Proven communication skills (Presents confidently and convincingly to steering committees
- Experience in I2L process
- Experience in the new project management process
- Experience in the briefing process.
- Passionate about the category / project, and has the capability to see the complete picture
- Must have courage to challenge stakeholders, clients and sponsors as well as team members for the best result and to control project scope creep
- Able to create a climate for success
Salary: $164,005.07 to $228,782.15 per year
Bonus Eligibility: 15%
The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits
