R&D Program Lead, Tech Solutions — Drive Innovation

Jdeprofessional; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 annual leave days

12 ADV days

Well-being programs

€1,500 learning budget

Pension plan

Work-from-home allowance

Commuting allowance

Job summary

JDE Peet’s in the Netherlands seeks an experienced R&D program manager/lead to steer technology delivery across our Global R&D teams. You will lead a cross-functional group of technology and development specialists, shaping roadmaps and ensuring value delivery for the business.

The role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking and collaboration across R&D and operations, with a focus on driving process and product innovation and overall program execution.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in delivering technology programs that meet business targets.
• Strong communication and collaboration with R&D and operations teams.
• Innovative mindset with drive to push boundaries and balance technical excellence with commercial viability.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage delivery of technology programs to meet business targets and close risks.
• Drive process and product innovation to create breakthroughs in roadmaps and solve project challenges.
• Build and foster partnerships with R&D and supply peers; act as knowledge owner in senior reviews.
• Lead a talented team of technology and development specialists and nurture their growth.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Non-hierarchical leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Chemical Engineering or Food Science

Job description

JDE Peet’s in the Netherlands seeks an experienced R&D program manager/lead to steer technology delivery across our Global R&D teams. You will lead a cross-functional group of technology and development specialists, shaping roadmaps and ensuring value delivery for the business.

The role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking and collaboration across R&D and operations, with a focus on driving process and product innovation and overall program execution.