Senior R&D Project Leader — Innovation & Launch

Nestlé

Fremont Township (MI)

On-site

USD 91,000 - 128,000

Full time

23 hours ago
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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.

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