Global Innovation Manager

Vor 5 Tagen

Genf, Genf, Schweiz Randstad Vollzeit

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading player in the global agricultural commodities market.

We have a broad reach across various business lines, leveraging our extensive asset network to serve our customers worldwide.

As a matrix organization of six geographical regions and eight platforms, we operate in over 100 countries, employing approximately 18,000 people globally.

Our employees work mainly in agri-commodities trading, farming, logistics, software development, IT, supply chain management, or B2B sales, among others.

About Us

Overview

We are looking for a Sr Program Manager to enhance our Global Innovation team. In this multifaceted role combining ideation, incubation, and feasibility, you will frame business innovation objectives and lead the scoping, validation, and incubation/pilot stages driving ideas from concept to scale.

You will gather insights to grow the business using market information, consumer data, or personal networks. You will translate ideas into actionable and profitable business strategies, establishing innovation programs supported by financial estimates.

You will engage key stakeholders across the organization to ensure successful implementation of innovation projects.

Ideas may include supply chain digitalization, new protein solutions, B2C product development, sustainable solutions, or trading support with AI, among others.

Main Responsibilities

  • Analyze business activities and develop innovation strategies, leading new programs, removing barriers, and organizing action plans with various stakeholders.
  • Manage external partnerships with consultancy companies, startups, venture incubators, or software firms.
  • Develop partnerships with leadership teams to engage them and sponsor business incubation; identify their needs, issues, and concerns; and support communication of business decisions.
  • Build relationships with R&D, Industrial, Sales, IT, Financial, Supply Chain, and Back-office teams to create synergies and drive execution.
  • Manage the net present value (NPV) of your innovation portfolio, ensuring follow-up with stakeholders and motivating people to achieve action plans.
  • Lead the development of new strategies, applying functional expertise with R&D, application, or innovation centers to test the viability and capability of new product/solutions pipelines.
  • Perform business case development, financial modeling, accounting, and valuation analyses (incorporating probability, time, cost, and budget impacts) for optimal strategic and investment decision-making.
  • Support and close key deals of strategic and/or financial significance for the company, either internal, startup, or M&A.
  • Lead the implementation of the product/service roadmap, ensuring the right resources are in place to execute on the innovation strategy across the pipeline's various stages.

Qualifications

Required Experience and Technical Skills

  • Master's Degree or equivalent Level (Business or Engineering school with an academic background in Finance, Business Management, or General/Food Engineering).
  • Experience navigating within a global organization, preferably linked to the Food and Beverage industry (we also consider professionals from other industries).
  • Over 10 years of experience in Project/Program management and 5 years as an innovation expert, analyzing complex business and setting up new strategies.
  • Strong analytical skills with financial acumen (accounting, investment funds, CAPEX).
  • Fluent English is mandatory.
  • Other languages are a plus (French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, etc.).
  • Strategic Mindset and ability to manage innovation programs in a matrix organization.
  • Proven leadership and communication skills to coordinate projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • A good balance between creativity and pragmatism.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced international environment.

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion as part of our DNA. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We encourage diversity, support local communities, and environmental initiatives. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We strive to create fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other stakeholders: our people, partners, communities, and the environment around us.

Career Opportunities

We offer a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will challenge and develop your abilities, channel your skills, and provide outstanding career development opportunities in one of the world's largest and most solid private companies.

  • Attractive social and financial benefits
  • Flexible working environment
  • Access to training and development

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