Project Manager in Material Sciences Research & Innovation

Project Manager in Material Sciences Research & Innovation

Lausanne, CH

Lausanne, CH

Position Snapshot

Location: Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland
Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: Full-Time, 100%
Type of contract: Permanent Contract 
University degree level or equivalent in related scientific field
Project management experience
 

Position Summary

Nestlé Research is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, employs approximately 1000 people and is comprised of four Nestlé Institutes: Material Sciences; Health Sciences, Food Safety & Analytical Sciences and Packaging Sciences. Please have a tour of our facilities using this link or read more about Nestlé Research at our website. 

In order to complete our Project Management Office, we are looking for a Project Manager dedicated to Material Sciences Research & Innovation 

Would you like to be part of a team that aims to deliver food and beverage innovations meeting today’s consumer needs and trends? Join our team and use your exceptional project management, agility and leadership skills as well as your experience in food technology and material sciences to help us deliver on our mission of “making healthier the preferred choice”.
 

A day in the life of Project Manager in Material Sciences Research & Innovation

• Lead complex large-scale Innovation projects with an entrepreneurial mindset, a passion for Innovation and the courage to engage with stakeholders, clients and decision makers. You will plan and lead projects and synchronize cross-functional & multidisciplinary teams embracing details and ambiguity while keeping a helicopter view to simplify complexity and to strive for quick management decisions.


• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization: you will ensure that all relevant stakeholders are continuously apprised of project status, risks, issues and action plans. 


• Create alternative scenarii to continuously strive for project performance in terms of speed, impact and budget
   

What will make you successful

• At least 5 years’ experience project management, including management of large-scale projects across functional & multidisciplinary teams with high business impact


• PhD., M.Sc. in Food technology and Material Sciences 


• Integrate Consumer, Customer and Business Opportunity thinking into the project 


• Work experience in several Innovation related functions/domains  


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 


• Possess courage, demonstrate resilience, agility and ability to solve problems


• Experience in successful management of external collaboration & partnerships


• Excellent level of English 


• PMP, ITIL, COBIT certifications  

Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company. It is present in 187 countries around the world, and its 290,000 employees are committed to Nestlé’s purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Nestlé offers a wide portfolio of products and services for people and their pets throughout their lives. Its more than 2,000 brands range from global icons like Nescafé or Nespresso to local favourites like Ninho. Company performance is driven by its Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy. Nestlé is based in the Swiss town of Vevey where it was founded more than 150 years ago. Learn more about our Group and reasons to join us on www.nestle.com.

Position Snapshot

Location: Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland
Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: Full-Time, 100%
Type of contract: Permanent Contract 
University degree level or equivalent in related scientific field
Project management experience
 

Position Summary

Nestlé Research is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, employs approximately 1000 people and is comprised of four Nestlé Institutes: Material Sciences; Health Sciences, Food Safety & Analytical Sciences and Packaging Sciences. Please have a tour of our facilities using this link or read more about Nestlé Research at our website. 

In order to complete our Project Management Office, we are looking for a Project Manager dedicated to Material Sciences Research & Innovation 

Would you like to be part of a team that aims to deliver food and beverage innovations meeting today’s consumer needs and trends? Join our team and use your exceptional project management, agility and leadership skills as well as your experience in food technology and material sciences to help us deliver on our mission of “making healthier the preferred choice”.
 

A day in the life of Project Manager in Material Sciences Research & Innovation

• Lead complex large-scale Innovation projects with an entrepreneurial mindset, a passion for Innovation and the courage to engage with stakeholders, clients and decision makers. You will plan and lead projects and synchronize cross-functional & multidisciplinary teams embracing details and ambiguity while keeping a helicopter view to simplify complexity and to strive for quick management decisions.


• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization: you will ensure that all relevant stakeholders are continuously apprised of project status, risks, issues and action plans. 


• Create alternative scenarii to continuously strive for project performance in terms of speed, impact and budget
   

What will make you successful

• At least 5 years’ experience project management, including management of large-scale projects across functional & multidisciplinary teams with high business impact


• PhD., M.Sc. in Food technology and Material Sciences 


• Integrate Consumer, Customer and Business Opportunity thinking into the project 


• Work experience in several Innovation related functions/domains  


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 


• Possess courage, demonstrate resilience, agility and ability to solve problems


• Experience in successful management of external collaboration & partnerships


• Excellent level of English 


• PMP, ITIL, COBIT certifications  

Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company. It is present in 187 countries around the world, and its 290,000 employees are committed to Nestlé’s purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Nestlé offers a wide portfolio of products and services for people and their pets throughout their lives. Its more than 2,000 brands range from global icons like Nescafé or Nespresso to local favourites like Ninho. Company performance is driven by its Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy. Nestlé is based in the Swiss town of Vevey where it was founded more than 150 years ago. Learn more about our Group and reasons to join us on www.nestle.com.