Global Digital Product Owner

IFF; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose with Impact

Inclusive & Diverse Workplace

Innovation at Scale

Growth & Development

Comprehensive Rewards

Job summary

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, and nutrition, seeks a Global Digital Product Owner to drive digital transformation and create impactful user experiences. This role sits within the Intelligence & Digital Transformation team in the Taste unit, where technology-enabled flavor designs shape brand success.

The position is hybrid and can be based in Gurgaon, India or Slovenia, with 5–7 years of cross-functional product ownership experience, strong UX focus, and collaboration with UI/UX

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of digital product ownership experience.
• Experience in food & beverage ingredients or flavors is preferred.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop product roadmaps with clear milestones and deliverables.
• Standardize UX across projects with stakeholders collaboration.
• Gather requirements via interviews and workshops with cross-functional teams.
• Lead validation and testing to ensure user alignment.
• Prepare communication plans for deployment and adoption.
• Monitor application metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and IT developers on priorities.
• Mentor junior team members and foster digital innovation.
• Ensure compliance with IFF digital standards and practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Excel

PowerPoint

Figma

Miro

Jira

Confluence

Asana

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

SAP

SFDC

HTML/CSS/JS knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about driving digital transformation and creating impactful user experiences?

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

This opportunity sits within our Taste business unit where we craft unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success

We are currently seeking a Global Digital Product Owner in Slovenia or i n Gurgaon, India in an agile/ hybrid capacity.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

As part of our Intelligence & Digital Transformation team , you will lead the development and optimization of digital applications that enhance decision-making, productivity, and functional efficiency across the Taste business. You will manage projects end-to-end, ensuring seamless user experiences and delivering innovative solutions that align with business needs.

• Develop and maintain product roadmaps, set deliverables, and define milestones for digital applications.
• Standardize and enhance user experience (UX) across new and existing projects in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Gather and analyze business requirements through documentation, interviews, and workshops with cross-functional teams.
• Lead validation and testing of applications to ensure alignment with user expectations.
• Prepare and execute communication plans to support application deployment and adoption.
• Monitor and analyze application performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and IT developers to manage priorities and mitigate risks.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of digital innovation.
• Ensure compliance with IFF’s digital standards and best practices.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with tools like Figma, Miro, Jira, Asana, and Confluence.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a global environment.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience, preferably in the food and beverage ingredient or flavor industry.
• Degree in Computer Science, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Knowledge of SAP and SFDC preferred; understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.
• Passion for understanding user needs and delivering exceptional digital experiences.

Why Join Us?

At IFF, we combine science and creativity to deliver solutions that make a difference.We offer:

• Purpose with Impact: be part of a mission-driven culture where your work truly makes a difference.
• Inclusive & Diverse Workplace: join a team that values individuality and fosters collaboration.
• Innovation at Scale: drive digital transformation in a global manufacturing environment.
• Growth & Development: access opportunities for learning, career advancement, and personal growth.
• Comprehensive Rewards: enjoy competitive compensation and benefits designed to support your well-being.

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