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In Singapore, you'll be at the centre of every innovation, creation and solution available to the entire Asia-pacific region. Working with our research, creation and production units, as well as our renowned perfumery school, you'll make us a greater force for good. Every day, your passion, your creativity, and your expertise 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.
Innovation Project Manager - Your future position
Location Pioneer, Singapore
Purpose of the Role
- Innovation is a core enabler to achieve our 2035 Operations Vision—driving step-change improvements in cost efficiency, scalability, and flexibility through automation, AI, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
- To accelerate this journey, we are establishing a dedicated Innovation Project Manager role based in Singapore, at the heart of our regional innovation ecosystem.
- This role will act as the central coordinator across the innovation lifecycle—from ideation to piloting and first industrialization—ensuring that innovations are not only developed, but successfully translated into scalable operational solutions.
- A key focus will be to lead and coordinate the innovation program with our external partner ARTC, while ensuring strong connection with our Singapore innovation ecosystem and alignment across ongoing global innovation initiatives.
- The role plays a key part in accelerating the transition from innovation to scalable industrial solutions, contributing directly to cost efficiency, productivity, and operational flexibility across the network.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead innovation projects end-to-end from concept to first industrialization.
- Drive piloting and first industrialization of innovations, leveraging Singapore as a key innovation hub, and enable readiness for scaling across the global network.
- Act as primary interface with ARTC and external partners.
- Actively scout and build a strong pipeline of disruptive and incremental innovations, technologies, and partners to continuously fuel and strengthen the innovation funnel.
- Ensure innovations are aligned with operational value drivers such as cost efficiency, OEE improvement, and scalability.
- Apply governance and methodologies (Stage-Gate, etc).
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (Innovation, ManEx, CoE, Digital).
- Ensure alignment and integration across global innovation initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
- Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
- 7+ years experience in innovation/project management .
- Experience in automation, robotics, AI, Industry 4.0 .
- Proven global project leadership.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong project management and execution mindset .
- Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to run workshops across functions, departments, and hierarchies.
- Passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and creating business impact.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a dynamic environment.
- Can-do mindset with the courage to challenge assumptions and existing ways of working.
- Excellent stakeholder management.
- Analytical and structured thinking.
- High ownership and drive.
- Willingness to travel.
- Fluent English.
Key Success Measures (KPIs)
- Successful transition of innovation projects from pilot to first industrialization.
- Speed and effectiveness of piloting and industrialization readiness.
- Contribution to measurable operational impact (e.g. cost per kg, productivity, scalability, OEE improvement).
- Strength and effectiveness of ARTC and partner collaboration.
- Quality and maturity of the innovation funnel (new ideas, technologies, partnerships).
At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.
We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.
Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.
