Lead Capital Project Manager (m/f/d)

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 103,603 - 161,161; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Accident and disability insurance

Supplementary long-term care insurance

Health Benefit allowance

EGYM wellpass membership

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. The role is based in Niebüll, Germany (onsite).

You will lead end-to-end capital projects from concept through commissioning, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance across the project lifecycle.

Join a collaborative, innovation-driven environment and deliver investments from $5M to $50M that align with business priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering or Food/Process Engineering.
• Extensive experience managing capital projects in manufacturing, industrial, chemical, food, or related environments.
• PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and stage-gate processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end capital projects from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate the overall site capital portfolio.
• Partner with business, operations, engineering, and finance teams to align objectives with priorities.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resources for successful delivery.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, suppliers, and external partners.
• Drive design, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up activities.
• Ensure EH&S, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the lifecycle.
• Communicate progress, risks, and decisions to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Global Operations: Ensuring excellence in execution-from procurement to supply chain and reliability-delivering quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability across the value chain. The role is based in Niebüll, Germany (onsite role). Be part of a strategic, solution-oriented, and collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Lead the end-to-end execution of capital projects ranging from approximately $5M to $50M, from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate the overall site Capital portfolio.
• Partner with business, operations, engineering, and finance teams to align project objectives with business priorities.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, suppliers, and external engineering partners.
• Drive engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve project performance, mitigate risks, and maximize investment value.
• Promote continuous improvement by sharing best practices and lessons learned across projects.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering or Food/Process Engineering.
• Extensive experience managing capital projects within manufacturing, industrial, chemical, food, or related environments.
• Proven success delivering large-scale capital projects with responsibility for cost, schedule, safety, and quality performance.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and stage-gate capital project processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management qualification.
• Experience delivering both brownfield and greenfield manufacturing projects.
• Experience working in multinational and matrix organizations.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to lead high-impact capital investments that support business growth and innovation.
• Exposure to diverse technologies, manufacturing processes, and global stakeholders.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on safety and operational excellence.
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a global industry leader.

Benefits

• Pension plan to support your long-term financial security.
• Accident and disability insurance
• Supplementary long-term care insurance
• Health Benefit allowance for Job Bike lease or preventive care coverage
• EGYM wellpass membership for a wide range of sports and fitness clubs and health offerings
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering confidential access to a wide range of wellbeing, financial, and personal support services for you and members of your household.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products - advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.