R&D Project Manager

at  Ferrero

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

To be successful in this role, you will have experience in managing change and transformation projects, as well as leading cross-functional teams.
An adaptable and innovative approach to work is essential, along with strong communication skills, both verbal and written, tailored to different audiences.
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and report writing is required, as is experience in FMCG Product Development and Product Management, aligned with brand strategies.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Join us as a Project Manager and play a pivotal role in connecting our R&D and Industrial Department. In this exciting position, you will oversee the industrialisation of projects, ensuring they seamlessly transition from concept to production. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing comprehensive improvement plans for our products, driving innovation, and enhancing efficiency. This role is perfect for someone passionate about technical excellence and collaborative teamwork.
If you’re ready to make a significant impact and contribute to our ongoing success, we’d love to hear from you!

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Project Manager, you’ll manage key projects, ensuring the seamless integration of R&D and the Industrial Department. This includes providing status and performance updates to internal stakeholders, developing packaging projects in collaboration with Packaging Category Managers, and contributing to the industrial development strategy. You’ll play a crucial role in driving technical innovation, relating with engineering teams for feasibility studies, and managing the delivery of new product development (NPD) projects from brief to launch.
Throughout the project lifecycle, you will be responsible for defining and controlling project timings and budgets, ensuring that all aspects of the project are executed within the defined parameters. You will report any necessary escalations to your direct line manager and support product cost estimation within the range defined in the brief. Your expertise in project management and attention to detail will be essential in ensuring the successful delivery of projects and the continuous improvement of our products.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to showcase your project management skills and contribute to the company’s growth by ensuring that all projects are completed efficiently and effectively. You’ll be at the forefront of technical innovation, collaborating with various departments to achieve our goals.

HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE AND AT FERRERO:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.