Senior Digital Project Manager

IFF (España) SA; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

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Hybrid/Remote work

Career development

Descripción de la vacante

IFF is seeking a leader to drive digital transformation across our global manufacturing network. Based in Barcelona (Spain) with hybrid arrangements, the role oversees large-scale programs leveraging analytics, OT, and automation to improve efficiency and sustainability.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage scope, timelines, budgets, and risks, and champion data-driven decision making across sites worldwide.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of manufacturing/industrial operations experience.
• 5+ years implementing Digital Manufacturing at regional/global scale.
• Proven record leading large transformation programs with multiple locations.
• Strong PM skills with Agile and Waterfall methods.
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Identify business opportunities and translate into quantified improvements.
• Lead digital & OT programs with clear impact quantification and deployment strategies.
• Drive large-scale digital transformations across sites, functions and units globally.
• Coordinate multi-functional teams including data engineers and scientists.
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, risks and resources to ensure delivery.
• Champion a culture of innovation and data-driven decision making.

Conocimientos

Digital transformation

Project management

Agile & Waterfall

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Are you passionate about leading digital transformation in manufacturing and driving impactful global programs that shape the future of operations? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Within our Taste Business Unit, we are accelerating digital transformation across our global manufacturing network. By leveraging advanced analytics, automation, process digitalization, and operational technology (OT), we enable smarter operations, enhance efficiency, and create sustainable value across our sites worldwide. The role can be based in Barcelona (Spain), Gebze (Turkey), or Skofja Vas (Slovenia) (hybrid with 2 days in the office or fully remote depending on the country of hire). Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and forward-thinking team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Identify business opportunities and translate them into quantified improvement potential through strong business acumen and data-driven insights.
• Develop and implement transformative digital & OT programs with clear impact quantification, deployment strategies and expert resource involvement.
• Drive large-scale digital transformation initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites, functions, and business units globally.
• Manage complex relationships within the project teams but also externally with the site teams and key business partners.
• Coordinate large multi-functional teams including data (analytics) engineers, data scientists, designers as well as inputs of multiple end user stakeholders in a complex environment.
• Ensure successful project execution by managing scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and resources.
• Champion digital transformation and foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making.
• Coach and guide other colleagues on key digital themes in the manufacturing area, Advanced Analytics, Process Digitalization & Automation and Robotics to be used in the manufacturing areas.
• Act as ambassador of the digital transformation and culture.
• Apply both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies to deliver sustainable business results.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or another Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing environments and industrial operations.
• At least 5 years of experience implementing Digital Manufacturing solutions at a regional or global scale.
• Proven experience leading large-scale transformation programs involving multiple stakeholders and locations.
• Strong project management expertise with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and deliver results in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.
• Experience collaborating with technical teams including analytics, engineering, automation, and digital specialists.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Project Management certification.
• Data Science experience/affinity Product Owner and/or Scrum Master certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing certification, or previous experience in lean manufacturing.

Why Choose Us?

• Join a global organization shaping the future of digital manufacturing.
• Lead high-impact transformation programs with enterprise-wide visibility.
• Work with diverse international teams across operations, technology, and innovation.
• Access continuous learning and development opportunities to grow your digital expertise.
• Enjoy flexibility through hybrid or remote working arrangements depending on your location.
• Be part of a purpose-driven company committed to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work.

We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.