Job Summary Are you passionate about leading digital transformation in manufacturing and driving impactful global programs that shape the future of operations? Are you passionate about leading digital transformation in manufacturing and driving impactful global programs that shape the future of operations? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences.

We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Within our Taste Business Unit, we are accelerating digital transformation across our global manufacturing network. By leveraging advanced analytics, automation, process digitalization, and operational technology (OT), we enable smarter operations, enhance efficiency, and create sustainable value across our sites worldwide.

The role can be based in Barcelona (Spain), Gebze (Turkey), or Skofja Vas (Slovenia) (hybrid with 2 days in the office or fully remote depending on the country of hire). As a Senior Digital Project Manager, you will be responsible for implementing digital projects and large-scale transformation programs at multiple sites and functions at a general level within the Taste Business Unit. In this role, you will oversee and drive critical projects that span across our various operations departments.

The successful candidate will ensure seamless coordination and execution, leveraging their expertise to manage complex timelines, budgets, and large cross-functional project teams. By delivering on high-impact initiatives, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our operational efficiency and overall business performance. Identify business opportunities and translate them into quantified improvement potential through strong business acumen and data-driven insights.

Develop and implement transformative digital & OT programs with clear impact quantification, deployment strategies and expert resource involvement. Drive large-scale digital transformation initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites, functions,



and business units globally. Manage complex relationships within the project teams but also externally with the site teams and key business partners.

Coordinate large multi-functional teams including data (analytics) engineers, data scientists, designers as well as inputs of multiple end user stakeholders in a complex environment. Ensure successful project execution by managing scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and resources. Champion digital transformation and foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making.

Coach and guide other colleagues on key digital themes in the manufacturing area, Advanced Analytics, Process Digitalization & Automation and Robotics to be used in the manufacturing areas. Act as ambassador of the digital transformation and culture. Apply both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies to deliver sustainable business results.

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or another Engineering discipline. Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing environments and industrial operations. At least 5 years of experience implementing Digital Manufacturing solutions at a regional or global scale.

Strong project management expertise with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.

Experience collaborating with technical teams including analytics, engineering, automation, and digital specialists.

Project

Management certification. Data Science experience/affinity Product Owner and/or Scrum Master certification. Join a global organization shaping the future of digital manufacturing. Access continuous learning and development opportunities to grow your digital expertise.

Enjoy flexibility through hybrid or remote working arrangements depending on your location. We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy.

📌 Digital Project Manager and Senior Digital Project Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Iff
📍 Barcelona