Project Manager for Out of Home Beverage Systems

Nestlé S.A.; Orbe; Hybrid; CHF 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options (hybrid)

Paid holidays

Learning and development

Performance bonus

Healthcare contribution

Pension plan

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. is seeking a Project Manager for Out-of-Home Beverage Systems to lead the development, evaluation and deployment of connected beverage dispensing solutions.

You will collaborate with R&D, markets, commercial partners and equipment manufacturers, driving field trials and turning evidence into actionable recommendations that support successful product launches and ongoing performance improvements across global markets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary beverage-system projects from concept to deployment.
• Experience evaluating professional coffee machines and beverage dispensers.
• Coordinating field trials and in-cup testing to turn evidence into clear recommendations for stakeholders.
• Delivering technical guidance and engaging learning materials for product launches.
• Collaborating with manufacturers and deployment teams across functions and cultures.
• Fluent written and spoken English; additional languages are a plus.
• Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Leading multidisciplinary beverage-system projects from concept to deployment, aligning technology, timing, resources and quality.
• Evaluating and validating professional coffee machines and beverage dispensers to support technology selection, development and sourcing decisions.
• Coordinating field trials and in-cup testing to turn evidence into clear recommendations for stakeholders.
• Delivering accurate technical guidance and engaging learning materials that enable successful product launches and adoption.
• Strengthening equipment performance and user experience by resolving complex issues with manufacturers and deployment teams.
• Driving innovation, cost optimization and continuous improvement across development, evaluation and service processes.

Skills

Project leadership

Hardware

Software

Connected technologies

Planning

Budgets

Quality

Field testing

Root-cause analysis

Training materials

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Job description

Project Manager for Out of Home Beverage Systems

Target start date: As soon as possible

Be a force for good and grow through experiences that push you further

As a Project Manager for Out-of-Home Beverage Systems at Nestlé Professional Product Technology Center for Coffee & Beverages, your mission is to lead the development, evaluation and deployment of connected beverage dispensing solutions that deliver reliable experiences for customers and consumers. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with research and development teams, markets, commercial partners and equipment manufacturers. This is an opportunity to expand your R&D project leadership experience, strengthen your technical expertise in connected beverage systems and build a global network across markets, functions and equipment partners.

How you’ll make an impact as a Project Manager – Out-of-Home Beverage Systems

• Leading multidisciplinary beverage-system projects from concept to deployment, aligning technology, timing, resources and quality.
• Evaluating and validating professional coffee machines and beverage dispensers to support technology selection, development and sourcing decisions.
• Coordinating field trials and in-cup testing to turn evidence into clear recommendations for stakeholders.
• Delivering accurate technical guidance and engaging learning materials that enable successful product launches and adoption.
• Strengthening equipment performance and user experience by resolving complex issues with manufacturers and deployment teams.
• Driving innovation, cost optimization and continuous improvement across development, evaluation and service processes.

What will make you successful

• Bringing strong project leadership across hardware, software, connected technologies, planning, resources, budgets and quality.
• Applying technical evaluation, field testing and root-cause analysis in technical or laboratory environments related to beverage equipment and dispensing solutions.
• Creating clear technical learning materials and delivering practical training, supported by an understanding of after-sales service for electrical appliances.
• Collaborating confidently across functions, cultures and external partners while communicating complex topics clearly.
• Communicating fluently in written and spoken English; any other language is a plus.
• Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning, while translating ideas into measurable impact and creating shared value.

At Nestlé, we care about our people

We offer a competitive and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your growth and wellbeing at work and in life:

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office based roles)
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Performance based bonus
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Strong employer contribution to your pension plan
• Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions
• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services

What to expect from our hiring process

We are committed to a fair and transparent internal hiring process and ensure all applications are treated confidentially.

Your application will typically include an initial review, conversations with Talent Acquisition and the hiring team, followed by a final discussion.

Ready to grow with us?