Global Innovation Project Leader – Cocoa Tech

Ofi; Amsterdam; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Discretionary incentive scheme

Flexible working hours

25 Vacation days per annum

Home/work travel allowance

Company pension scheme

Collective medical insurance

Company fitness

Bike scheme

Collective insurances

Descripción de la vacante

Ofi is seeking an Integral Project Leader to transform innovation opportunities into market-ready cocoa ingredients and processing technologies. You will connect R&D, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Leadership teams to deliver lasting value for customers and the business.

In this high-impact global role, you will lead cross-functional teams, define scope, manage risks and budgets, and report to the global IEC Head.

Formación

• Masters degree in Industrial Engineering and Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ project management experience in B2B food, specialty chemical, or pharma sectors.
• Commercial mindset with ability to engage senior management and translate strategy into action.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in English.

Responsabilidades

• Lead cross‑functional innovation projects from concept to market readiness.
• Define scope, objectives, plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Identify risks and mitigation actions; monitor progress and adjust as needed.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, customers, and teams.
• Lead and inspire teams; ensure roles and responsibilities are understood.
• Track progress, manage budget and expenses within limits.
• Translate technical and business requirements across functions.
• Report status to global Cocoa steering committee and IEC Head.
• Support evolving PMO function and develop competence of IEC and global PLs.

Conocimientos

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Change agility

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

MSc in Industrial Engg & Management

Herramientas

ERP

CRM

IP management software

Descripción del empleo

Ofi is seeking an Integral Project Leader to transform innovation opportunities into market-ready cocoa ingredients and processing technologies. You will connect R&D, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Leadership teams to deliver lasting value for customers and the business.

In this high-impact global role, you will lead cross-functional teams, define scope, manage risks and budgets, and report to the global IEC Head.