Hybrid Global Programme Manager - Animal Nutrition & Health

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Leiden; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) Leiden-based Programme Project Manager role focuses on leading the end-to-end global transition from Danisco to IFF for Animal Nutrition & Health (AN&H).

The role ensures on-time delivery with clear ownership, risk control and strong governance across markets. The position requires coordinating Marketing, Regulatory, Technical, Legal, Quality and Operations with external agencies while protecting customer continuity and market access.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience leading complex, cross-functional programmes across multiple markets.
• Strong programme and project planning skills, including milestone management and budget oversight.
• Ability to translate broad strategy into focused execution.
• Strong risk management, problem-solving and decision-making in complex environments.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication for leadership.
• Degree or equivalent experience in business, science, engineering, marketing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the integrated programme charter and roadmap with priorities and milestones.
• Lead coordinated delivery across Marketing, Commercial, Regulatory, Technical, Legal, Quality and Operations.
• Align activation with brand positioning and coordinate external agencies as needed.
• Create and maintain a prioritised transition register with ownership and evidence.
• Protect customer continuity by linking commercial activation with regulatory and product-document readiness.
• Run governance cadence, maintain milestone dashboard and risk/issue logs.
• Prepare monthly leadership updates and decision papers for timely action.
• Coordinate customer and sales cutover plan and handover activities.

Skills

Programme management

Cross-functional leadership

Milestone management

Budget oversight

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Clear communication

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) Leiden-based Programme Project Manager role focuses on leading the end-to-end global transition from Danisco to IFF for Animal Nutrition & Health (AN&H).

The role ensures on-time delivery with clear ownership, risk control and strong governance across markets. The position requires coordinating Marketing, Regulatory, Technical, Legal, Quality and Operations with external agencies while protecting customer continuity and market access.