Innovation Project Delivery Manager

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Kampung Senibong; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) is seeking a PMO Delivery Manager to oversee integrated delivery of large renovation growth initiatives and Value Optimization projects across markets. You will support in-market performance from initiation to project closure and assist regional rollout with Global Innovation Delivery Managers.

The role requires a proven PMO background in FMCG, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to translate marketing opportunities into actionable project briefs while

Qualifications

• Academic program: Degree/Master in Engineering, Food Chemistry, Food Technology, Food Science or business management.
• At least 10 years experience in innovation and/or project management, preferably in FMCG.
• Strong understanding of Marketing, R&D, Operations, Sales, Finance, Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the multidisciplinary team responsible for full project delivery (On Time In Quality).
• Drive content and quality of delivery of growth projects.
• Drive stakeholder alignments with business, R&D and operations.
• Translate growth opportunities into clear project briefs and planning.
• Plan, allocate resources and manage budgets; flag deviations.
• Identify, manage and mitigate delivery risks.
• Lead project gate reviews and key decision moments.

Skills

Structured approach

Driven and energetic personality

Excellent communication

People skills

Teamwork and independence

Marketing understanding

R&D understanding

Operations understanding

Sales understanding

Finance understanding

Manufacturing understanding

Education

Bachelor/Master in Engineering or related field

Job description

JDE Peet’s*- now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets.

Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons, which includes Super, Moccona, Old Town.In 2025, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees.

It’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE), we’ve made it our mission to find out. Our people have been raising the bar since day one, thinking fast and acting even faster to make an impact that’s felt around the world. JDE is the home to some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world.

For more than 265 years, we have been inspired by the belief. Today our coffee & tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries around the world through iconic household names including: Jacobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L’OR, Douwe Egberts, Super, Kenco, Pilao & Gevalia etc.

Discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart at www.jdepeets.com

The primary responsibilities of the PMO DM are the integrated delivery of the larger renovation growth (Value Deliver) projects and Value Optimization initiatives to market, as well as to support the in-market performance of the project in market till project closure (Building success).

Additionally, the PMO DM support the regional roll out and implementation of the large innovation projects, which are run by the Global Innovation Delivery Managers

Projects are aimed to enhance the business growth performance and profitability by the organisation. Usually, multiple projects are run by the PDM at the same time.

RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY ACTIVITIES:

• Leading the multidisciplinary team responsible for the full project delivery (On Time In Quality). The core team exists of 5-6 work-stream leads.
• Driving the overall content and quality of delivery of the growth projects.
• Driving and managing the key stakeholder alignments with the business and other relevant partners like R&D and Operations.
• Support translating the growth opportunity coming from marketing or commercial into a clear and concise project brief and planning.
• Make & Drive the project planning, resources management and budget. Responsible for to continuously manage the planning, resources and budget and signal (anticipated) deviations.
• Identify, manage and mitigate delivery opportunity and project risks.
• Actively driving the project gate reviews and key decision making moments. Responsible to challenge on decisions to be made and justify made project decisions at all times.

Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning? We want you!

Here’s what we're looking for:

• Academic Program: Degree / Master in Engineering, Food Chemistry, Food Technology, Food Science or business management.
• Experienced:At least 10years working experience in relevant experience in innovation and/or project management preferably in the FMCG industry.
• Skillset: Good understanding of Marketing, R&D, Operations, Sales, Finance, Manufacturing.
• Experience in new product/ packaging innovation commercialization
• Experience in a project management role within an international matrix organization
• Personal traits: You have a structured approach, a driven and energetic personality, excellent communication and people skills, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.

Are you ready to Unleash Your Possibility within JDE Peet's?

Would you like to join at a Coffee & Tea company that values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change?

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.