Ingredients PMO Senior Manager

Job title Ingredients PMO Senior Manager (69778)

Location Geneva, Switzerland

Job model Hybrid

We are looking for a highly driven and motivated :

Ingredients PMO Senior Manager

We are dsm-firmenich innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty. We bring progress to life by combining the essential, the desirable, and the sustainable.

From our master perfumers and flavorists to our expert nutritionists and scientists, our trailblazing teams work closely with customers, supporting their ambitions with 150+ years of R&D expertise.

With a passionate and talented team of close to 30,000 employees, we are determined to be a force for good. And to work together to positively impact people and planet.

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Key Responsibilities :

• Responsible to help deploy and enforce the program / project methodology of the ingredients division in line with existing dsm-firmenich standards and project management best practices (e.g., PMI).
• Creation of, and monitoring / reporting on Ingredients business case(s). Alignment and collaboration with stakeholders as required.
• Consolidation of and reporting on the Ingredients Project Portfolio to the INDEX and other stakeholders, including review of the overall portfolio and / or specific projects, timelines, issues, risks, resourcing, budgets and After-Action Reviews (AAR).

Escalation and resolution of issues and risks as required.

• Develop and nurture Project Management competencies within the ingredients division, mentoring Project Managers and providing hands-on support for initiative delivery as required.
• Instill project management culture and fact-based assessments of project progress and benefit delivery in the ingredient’s organization.

Indirect management of Project Managers to align them with division objectives and standards in support of initiative delivery.

Ensure a fact-based understanding of prioritization and working with limited resources to deliver what is important.

We bring :

• Possibility to be a part of a dynamic and global team.
• The opportunity to support and work in a variety of capacities on a diverse portfolio of Ingredient projects (i.e., process improvement, system implementations / improvements, capital investments, etc).
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is more than a buzzword and is core to our strategy and purpose.
• Career development opportunities with great opportunities to learn and grow.
• Being part of a company with a strong legacy of breakthrough chemistry and industrial innovations / technology.

You Bring :

• Demonstrated track record of delivery in Project Management (PMI or PRINCE2 certification preferred).
• Demonstrated definition of fact-based project performance KPIs.
• Demonstrated facility with project benefit case generation and monitoring.
• Demonstrated Change Management competencies, including the ability to report on portfolio / project status at all organizational levels.
• Resilient, quickly able to defuse high-stress situations. Can work across multiple geographies and org units.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Written and oral fluency in French is a plus.

The application process :

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal.

Equal Opportunities Commitment :

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress.

We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate, there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers.

For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process.