Senior Project Coordinator

Unilever Brazil; Casalpusterlengo; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A multinational consumer goods company in Italy is seeking a Senior Project Coordinator to lead projects focused on sustainable technologies. This role requires a BSc in chemical sciences and experience in product design, preferably within the FMCG sector. The ideal candidate will have strong digital skills and excellent project management capabilities. Join a team committed to driving innovation and sustainability.

Competenze

• Professional experience in Product Design in FMCG industry is preferred.
• At least 6 months of relevant working experience outside academia.
• Previous roles as Senior Project Coordinator are an advantage.

Mansioni

• Develop new Sustainable Future Technologies and lead/co-lead projects.
• Ensure the delivery and quality of all technical aspects related to the product.
• Work in cross-functional teams to deliver projects OTIF.
• Leverage digital tools to enhance project outcomes.
• Collaborate with various internal teams and stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Formulation development

Project/network management

Stakeholder management

Digital tools proficiency

Analytical/logical thinking

Team Working

Fluent English

Passion for high performance

Agility

Formazione

University Degree (minimum BSc) in chemical sciences

Strumenti

PLM

PHAROS

ELN

LIMS

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

What can you expect from the role?

Unilever is market leader in Cleaning and Hygiene Products and has been growing well over several years. Homecare Innovation team is responsible for global design for Domestos, Cif and Living Hygiene brands, one of the fastest growing categories in Unilever. The team’s responsibilities encompass new product development, improving value equation of current products.

The position requires working on multiple Innovation, Renovation and Cost optimization projects under the supervision of the line Manager. This job holder will work within a multidisciplinary team involving internal Unilever functions, external laboratories and suppliers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Project Coordinator will be expected to develop new Sustainable Future Technologies & lead/co-lead projects in accordance with line manager. Deliverables include:

• Ensure the delivery and the quality of all the technical aspects related to the product.
• Ensure a Safe by Design mix strictly cooperating with SERS and Regulatory departments.
• Work in cross functional teams involving Procurement, Supply Chain, R&D, Marketing to deliver projects OTIF.
• Liaise with Science & Technology Team to create next generation technologies.
• Work with MIF (Materials Innovation Factory) to adopt automation for quality & speed.
• Leverage digital tools to minimize experiments, maximize output & speed up program deliver with more impactful technical solutions.
• Scout new raw materials working with Partners (via our Partner with Purpose Program) and/or new technologies enabling progress in sustainable future targets.
• Collect, analyze, and record key sustainability parameters.
• Lead and coach a group of technologists.

KEY INTERFACES

This figure will collaborate with R&D colleagues based in Casale, Port Sunlight and Bangalore, to achieve common goals. Moreover, he/she will be required to nurture a fruitful collaboration with the following other side-functions:

• Packaging Team
• Process Team
• Brand Development
• Science & Technology Team
• MIF (Materials Innovation Factory)
• Procurement
• U-Pro
• Stakeholders
• Supply Chain, quality & factory
• Regional Teams (BUs and One Unilever)
• Sustainable Future team
• Regulatory, Safety and Patent attorney

Does this sound like you?

Key competencies and attitudes:

• Formulation development
• Project/network management
• Stakeholder management
• Digital: Be good with Unilever digital tools (i.e. PLM, PHAROS, ELN, LIMS) on top of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and have passion for digitalization and appetite to learn more
• Analytical/logical thinking, making decisions on the basis of own insights and experience, achieving logical conclusions/recommendations
• Team Working
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Passion for high performance
• Agility

Relevant Experience

• University Degree (minimum BSc) in chemical sciences
• Professional experience in Product Design in FMCG industry inside or outside Unilever. Preferably at least 6 months of working experience outside academic, with a technical role.
• Previous roles as Senior Project Coordinator is an advantage

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. If you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.