Global Innovation Project Leader – Cocoa Tech

Ofi; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Change agility

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MSc in Industrial Engg & Management

Tools

ERP

CRM

IP management software

Job description

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.