Project Manager, China

Job Description

As a global leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences, we do a lot and continually innovate to do it better. As a matter of fact, we’ve been doing it for more than 130 years.
Come join the creative and empowered company, IFF is looking for a motivated, results-driven Project Manager, Great China to support the continuously growth of Nourish Business in Great China. 

Your focus
The Project Manager will be responsible for driving the development and execution of strategic initiatives that align with the company’s mid to long-term goals. 
This role requires a deep understanding of market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and internal capabilities to identify growth opportunities and operational improvements. 

How You Will Contribute
•    Strategic Planning and Execution: Lead the formulation and implementation of strategic plans to advance the company’s mission and objectives. 
•    Market Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, threats, and opportunities, providing actionable insights to the senior management team. 
•    Business Development: Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities, including partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, and new market entries. 
•    Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with departments such as marketing, sales, operations, and finance to ensure strategic alignment and effective execution of initiatives. 
•    Performance Tracking: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of strategic initiatives and make data-driven recommendations for improvement. 
•    Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate strategic recommendations and insights to senior leadership and other key stakeholders, securing necessary approvals and support. 
•    Project Management: Manage the planning and execution of strategic projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget and quality standards. Innovation and Improvement: Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, staying updated with industry trends and best practices. 

What You Will Need to Be Successful
•    MBA or demonstrable business skills with academic major in Food Science, Nutrition science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field, with 5+ years food industry experience in marketing/product management/sales/business development.
•    Ability to collect information, analyze data and make decisions under uncertain conditions.
•    Ability of managing intellectual property and integrating them into the business strategy.
•    Excellent communication skill with cross-team project experience. Excellent presentation skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly and persuasively. 
•    Proven project management skills, with experience in leading and delivering complex projects successfully. 
•    Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across different functions and levels of the organization.
•    Experience of leading changes or playing champions on new initiatives is a plus.
•    Fluent in Chinese and English, both written and spoken.

IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 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…