Project and Innovation Manager

il y a 3 semaines


Montpellier, France Oterra Temps plein

**Project and Innovation Manager**:
**Position title: Project Manager**

**Report to: Head of Partnerships, R&D strategy and portfolio**

**Location: Prades Le Lez, 34**

Do you want to help improve food and health around the world?

At Oterra, food and health are at the heart of everything we do and every day, more than 400 million people eat a product with our colors. We believe nature got it right the first time and as a leading manufacturer of colors from natural sources, we are here to make a difference for a healthy lifestyle and sustainable agriculture. We need the brightest and most passionate people on board to succeed.

Until 1 April 2021, Oterra was part of Chr. Hansen A/S, a Danish listed company. On April 1, the company was sold to EQT, a leading Nordic private equity firm, and now operates as a stand-alone company.

**The team for you to join**

You can expect an experienced / young and multi-skilled team of food technologists, food scientists and food technicians. We are characterized by a wide range of experience with different foods and food colors.

**You mission will be**:
As part of your main mission, you will oversee and manage R&D projects in connection with all the actors involved. You will be responsible for the good progress of the project on the human, technical and financial levels.
- Be a strong innovative partner within the Innovation organization and collaborate cross-functionally on innovation projects
- Take ownership of strategic R&D projects such as new product developments
- Support the innovation management team through data driven insights for strategic decision making (project prioritizations and resource allocations)
- Support the innovation strategy process across the innovation organization: support and drive innovation process, develop & consolidate strategies & strategic tools
- Secure that appropriate portfolio management & reporting processes/tools are developed, implemented and maintained for effectively handling R&D portfolio
- Support the improvement and maintenance of “best-in-class” project management

**Who are we looking for?**

Your professional acumen and experience form most of your qualifications, but it’s your personality that makes the difference to succeed in this role.

Ideally, you have a minimum 3-5 years of experience in similar functions supported by experience in an industrial company, in an international environment

Further you will bring in the following skills and experience:

- Work experience (R&D and/or business), preferably in the food industry
- Experience in evaluating new products or technologies, both technologically and economically
- Robust experience in project and portfolio management
- Track record within innovation strategy / developing strategies is an advantage
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and can-do mindset
- Practical Knowledge of SAP is also considered an advantage
- Fluent English skills (reading/writing and communication) are required

On the personal side you are hands-on and able to adapt to a fast-changing environment. You can stand your ground when needed and are able to deliver high quality within deadlines. You should have good analytical and problem-solving skills and be a strong communicator.

You are process minded with an ambition to optimize and improve.

You should be comfortable working with many stakeholders and with a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities.

**What we offer you?**

France is home to Oterra’s Innovation division.

You will become part of an international team set in a dynamic and inspiring work environment. We offer you a great place to work, with the opportunity to be part of a global organization committed to supporting the business and our customers.

We offer you an unlimited contract, 37hours/week with RTT. We will also offer you Titres restaurant, Health Care and Life Insurance, CET, PEE and PERCO, as Comité d’entreprise benefits.

**If you need more information?**

Several interviews are to be planned, Teams and on site.
- Application Deadline:
- Job ID: 1772- Location: Montpellier, FR- Job Posting Function: Research & Development


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