Senior R&D Project Leader — Innovation & Launch

Nestlé; Fremont Township (MI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead a broad portfolio of Global Baby Food Meals & Drinks R&D projects. You will drive front-end innovation through industrialization to launch, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing scope, schedule, and budgets with a consumer-centric, growth mindset.

You will guide science and technology initiatives, partner with stakeholders, and ensure disciplined execution of I&R processes.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in project management of large cross-functional, multidisciplinary projects with high business impact.
• Experience in FMCG industry, in R&D and/or Operations/Manufacturing.
• BS in related science fields (e.g., Food science, Biology, Chemistry, Packaging).
• PM certification and/or Nestlé PM dossier is a plus.
• Demonstrated Innovation mindset with consumer and business opportunity thinking.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to lead and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated growth mindset with adaptability and resilience.
• Ability to travel 10-20% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead definition and communication of project scope and objectives with senior management.
• Facilitate Front-End innovation activities and distill complexity into actions.
• Plan, monitor, and control projects from initiation to closure.
• Identify resources, build end-to-end schedules, and manage critical paths and budgets.
• Coordinate meetings, risks, and post-launch reviews; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Innovation mindset

Willingness to travel

Education

BS in related science fields

Project Management certification (PMP, ITIL, COBIT)

Job description

Nestlé is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead a broad portfolio of Global Baby Food Meals & Drinks R&D projects. You will drive front-end innovation through industrialization to launch, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing scope, schedule, and budgets with a consumer-centric, growth mindset.

You will guide science and technology initiatives, partner with stakeholders, and ensure disciplined execution of I&R processes.