Key Skills

Job Description

Are you an experienced project manager who can lead complex innovation projects across functions, business units and geographies? To strengthen our position and fulfil our growth ambition in Specialised Nutrition, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager. You will manage product and packaging innovation, renovation, compliance, contingency and value engineering projects within the Premium, Super-premium and Ultra-premium categories. Working with colleagues across Europe and Asia, you will ensure projects are delivered on time and in full, while managing timelines, budgets, quality and risks. With your commercial mindset, you understand the business impact of project decisions and bring this perspective to the team. What we ask A Master’s degree, preferably in life sciences, nutrition, food technology or a related field. 10+ years of experience in project management with at least 5 years with a commercial focus, preferably within an international FMCG, food or nutrition environment. Strong cross-functional project leadership skills, with the ability to communicate, influence and lead virtual teams across geographies, functions and business units. Commercial savviness and analytical thinking to understand the business impact of the project scope, requirements and decisions, and to anticipate issues and risks. Strong stakeholder management and organisational sensitivity, combined with the ability to facilitate conflict resolution and maintain focus on project deliverables. A drive for results, combined with resilience and agility, and experience with stage-gating, project documentation, reporting and risk management. What we offer At FrieslandCampina you work on strong, globally loved brands enjoyed by millions every day, like Friso, Campina, Chocomel and Frisian Flag. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we combine an international environment with a clear social and sustainable purpose. We support your growth through training, coaching and internal career opportunities. With trust and autonomy, you can make real impact. Employment benefits: Salary between €6,550 and €8,900 gross per month (full-time), depending on experience and fit for the role. A work week of 32 to 40 hours, 15% company performance-based bonus, 8% holiday allowance and a pension scheme. Hybrid working with flexible working hours, a train card and/or €0.23 per km (max. 30 km one way). 200 hours of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 40 hours. A laptop, phone and home office equipment to support flexible working. Wellbeing and inclusion initiatives, such as health support, employee assistance programs and diversity initiatives. Extras at the head office, such as milk and cheese during lunch, fresh fruit and barista coffee. Vacancy description As Senior Project Manager Innovation, you will be part of the Project & Portfolio Management Department within Specialised Nutrition. You will be responsible for the on-time-in-full delivery of projects, managing timelines, budgets, quality and risks to achieve the required results. You will lead cross-functional project teams and work closely with colleagues in medical marketing, marketing, sales, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Research & Development and Supply Chain across Europe and Asia. Through regular and purposeful engagement, you ensure that team members remain aligned and motivated and that all workstreams deliver as planned. You will develop workable project and programme structures for initiatives that are new to Specialised Nutrition and involve different business groups. You monitor milestones, report on progress and establish appropriate risk management and mitigation plans. When issues or conflicting interests arise, you facilitate resolution and keep the project focused on its objectives and deliverables. You will also manage changes resulting from a constantly evolving external environment, such as regulatory developments, through strong team engagement and process optimisation. You will work according to the FrieslandCampina project management way of working, including the appropriate stage-gating, documentation and reporting processes, while continuously looking for opportunities to improve. Team details For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them, it is not just about what we do, but who we are. We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina, we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means contributing to a better world. You will operate as Project Manager within the Project & Portfolio Management Department for the Specialised Nutrition Business Group. The department implements the Product Portfolio Strategy across the Premium, Super-premium and Ultra-premium categories in our operating countries. You will join an international and dynamic working environment where you can make a visible difference by successfully implementing complex innovations and changes. You will report hierarchically to the Director Project Management. The position is based in Amersfoort, the Netherlands.

Core Responsibilities

Lead complex product and packaging innovation, renovation, compliance, contingency, and value engineering projects across functions and geographies, ensuring on-time and in-full delivery within agreed timelines, budgets, quality standards, and risk controls. Build and align cross-functional teams, monitor milestones and progress, manage risks and external changes, resolve conflicts, and follow and improve project governance processes.

Requirements

A Master’s degree is preferred, particularly in life sciences, nutrition, food technology, or a related field, along with at least 10 years of project management experience and at least 5 years with a commercial focus. Candidates should bring strong cross-functional leadership, commercial and analytical judgment, stakeholder management, risk and stage-gate experience, and the resilience and agility to deliver projects in an international environment.

Benefits

• Performance-Based Bonus
• Holiday Allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Flexible Working Hours
• Public Transport Card
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual Leave
• Option to Buy or Sell Leave
• Laptop
• Phone
• Home Office Equipment
• Health Support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Diversity Initiatives
• Training and Coaching
• Internal Career Opportunities