Digital Transformation Program Manager

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier,
healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and
a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances
and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn from our ‎79
production sites worldwide, known for their best-in-class processes and
procedures. There's many to learn from, with high-performing leaders and
caring colleagues to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your energy,
your personality, and your determination will shape our future, making a
positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our
world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.
As Digital Transformation Program Manager you will develop the strategic
vision of Taste and Wellbeing (T&W) future manufacturing processes and
equipment. You will ensure the vision is embedded in the Operation's business
plans and facilitate flawless execution.

You will either be based in Pune India or 6th October City in Egypt and report
directly to the Head of Global Operations Taste and Wellbeing.
You will:
Own the Digital Strategy
* Collaborate with outside innovation partners such as suppliers, universities, and startups
* Develop the digital and innovation strategy for Operations T &W from now to ‎2035, aligned with the overall Operations strategy
* Articulate our vision of the factory of the future (ideal state)
* Support other strategic master programs within T&W Operations in their digital ambition

Manage the Digital Innovation Portfolio
* Develop the innovation management framework (Innovation projects funnel)
* Manage the innovation project portfolio
* Lead the governance around innovation projects in T &W Operations
* Bring existing good practices from T&W sites (grassroots ideas) to global governance
* Manage the budget for proof of concepts realization
* Ensure and coordinate that innovation solutions are ready for global deployment
* Align the innovation effort with partners from other divisions, IT, and procurement
* Represent T&W Operations in digital-related projects and governance bodies
* Ensure digital transformation deployment on time and within budget
Promote Digital Innovation
* Build internal digital network (POCs, pilots, sandboxes, people), leverage innovation coming from across the entire business
* Facilitate automation and digitization task forces
* Develop automation and robotics road maps for all T &W sites, together with the Manufacturing Excellence team and the Center of Excellence for Engineering
You have:
* Preferred Master's Degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Food Science
* Proficient in English, additional languages are an advantage
* ‎10 plus years of experience in an Innovation or Development role in the process industry
* Strong track record in project and change management
* Experience working with diverse cultures and multidiscipline specialists
* Enthusiast about making an impact in matrix organizations and passionate to think beyond the obvious
* Good knowledge of food or chemical production
* High affinity for digital innovation
* Proficient in innovation management methodologies such as Design Thinking, Lean Startup, SCRUM, Hackathons
Our benefits:
* Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
* Attractive package with benefits
* A creative team environment that will inspire you
* LI-Y

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that
touch people's lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive,
collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across
disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees,
customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive
environment where everyone impacts our world.