Innovation Portfolio Lead: Stage-Gate & Impact

AAK; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 471,000 - 605,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Training & mentorship

Sustainability focus

Diverse workplace

Job summary

AAK is a leading plant-based oils producer with a 150-year legacy, headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, operating across 25+ countries. The company is dedicated to Making Better Happen™ and sustainability.

We are seeking an Innovation Project & Portfolio Manager to structure and accelerate the global innovation portfolio, working with R&D, Operations, Marketing and senior stakeholders. You will lead selected projects, improve governance, and drive adoption of digital tools, with autonomy to shape

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years of experience in project management, innovation, PMO, product development, or programme management.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and aligning stakeholders in a matrix organization.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead selected innovation projects from concept through implementation with clear scope, timelines, deliverables and governance.
• Drive discipline and consistency in project execution per the Stage-Gate process.
• Own and improve the Innovation Stage-Gate framework, templates, tools and standards.
• Plan and facilitate Gate review meetings with decision-ready materials and actions.
• Maintain complete and current project documentation and portfolio view.
• Translate portfolio data into clear updates for senior leadership and ExCom.
• Contribute to the development and adoption of digital tools for project and portfolio management.
• Coach project leaders in applying PM practices and standards.

Skills

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Excel

PowerPoint

PMO experience

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Food Technology, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Project management tools

Job description

AAK is a leading plant-based oils producer with a 150-year legacy, headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, operating across 25+ countries. The company is dedicated to Making Better Happen™ and sustainability.

We are seeking an Innovation Project & Portfolio Manager to structure and accelerate the global innovation portfolio, working with R&D, Operations, Marketing and senior stakeholders. You will lead selected projects, improve governance, and drive adoption of digital tools, with autonomy to shape