Position Summary
The R&D Strategy Portfolio – Projects Management will play a key role in driving strategic R&D initiatives across AIG's business units. This position is responsible for managing the R&D project portfolio, coordinating cross-functional innovation projects, monitoring project execution, and ensuring alignment between R&D activities and business growth strategies.
The role requires strong project management capabilities, strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and a solid understanding of food ingredients, manufacturing, and innovation processes.
Key Responsibilitie
sDepartment: Research & Development Reporting to: Head of R&
DR&D Portfolio & Strategy Managemen
- tSupport the Head of R&D in developing and executing the R&D innovation roadmap aligned with company business objectives
- .Manage and monitor the overall R&D project portfolio across multiple categories and business units
- .Prioritize projects based on strategic importance, market potential, resources, risks, and timelines
- .Track project progress, milestones, KPIs, budgets, and resource allocation
.Project Managemen
- tLead cross-functional R&D projects from concept development to commercialization
- .Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, QA/QC, and Manufacturing teams to ensure smooth project implementation
- .Establish project timelines, deliverables, governance processes, and reporting structures
.Innovation & Market Insight
- sConduct market intelligence and trend analysis related to food ingredients, flavors, nutrition, beverage, bakery, dairy, seasoning, or related sectors
- .Support innovation pipeline development through customer insights, technology scouting, and competitor analysis
- .Collaborate with internal and external partners, suppliers, and customers on innovation initiatives
.Performance & Reportin
- gPrepare regular R&D portfolio reports and strategic updates for management
- .Develop dashboards and performance tracking tools for project efficiency and innovation effectiveness
- .Analyze project outcomes and recommend continuous improvement initiatives
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Requiremen
- tsBachelor's degree or above in Food Technology, Food Science, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Business Management, or related field
- s.MBA or Project Management certification is an advantag
- e.Minimum 5–8 years of experience in R&D project management, innovation management, strategy, or portfolio management within Food Ingredients, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, or related industrie
- s.Proven experience managing cross-functional projects and multiple stakeholder
- s.Experience in innovation commercialization and product development processes is preferre
- d.Strong project management and strategic planning skill
- s.Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication abilitie
- s.Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination capabilit
- y.Data-driven mindset with strong problem-solving skill
- s.Proficient in Microsoft Office, Power BI, or project management tool
- s.Good command of Englis
h.Preferred Profi
- leExperience in regional or multi-company project coordinatio
- n.Familiarity with food ingredient applications and industrial manufacturing environment
- s.Agile, proactive, and capable of working in a fast-paced environmen
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