Platform Lead S26

Position Snapshot

Location: Konolfingen, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé Product & Technology Center (NPTC) Nutrition
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Permanent contract

What we offer at Nestlé

Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way; across different brands, businesses, functions, and regions.
Flexible working arrangements - facilitating creativity and collaboration.
A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core.
A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow.

Position Summary

At Nestlé Nutrition, our mission is to nurture a Healthier Generation. We aim to achieve this by leading the way in Research and Development of science-proven nutrition solutions and by partnering with parents and healthcare professionals around the world. As a Platform Lead, you will be responsible for developing and executing the strategic project portfolio for the S26 Brand, aligning them with the GBS ambitions. Your role will involve ensuring end-to-end project delivery by engaging the necessary resources within a matrix organization. You will be accountable for delivering projects on time, with high quality, and within budget.

A Day in the Life of a Platform Lead S26

• Contribute to the definition of the S26 strategic project portfolio and implementation to deliver sustainable growth and profitability in line with GBS targets.
• Identify specific S26 S&T, clinical research, sustainability, and packaging projects to support brand needs.
• E2E responsibility to deliver brand-specific R&D innovations/renovation projects portfolio on time, on budget, and smoothly into operations with flawless execution.
• Enable results through others with or without authority in a matrix-like organization. Coach and develop project team members to deliver the highest value, fostering team cohesion and collaboration.
• Identify and engage with stakeholders, creating synergies through effective networking with all relevant R&D Units, business partners, and external partners.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are continuously informed of project status, risks, issues, and action plans.

What will make you successful

• Minimum 15 years of international experience in R&D, with at least 3-5 years of project management experience in an end-to-end capacity.
• Proven track record in translating scientific concepts into relevant commercial success.
• Successful leadership experience, having led larger groups of people and developed individuals as a project manager or team leader/group manager.
• Experience working in a matrix-like structure within a functionally structured environment.
• Ability to effectively manage resources and budget requirements.
• Proven communication skills at all levels within the organization.
• Fluent in English, any other language is an asset.

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