Join our Team as R&D; Strategy & Project Manager

Join our team and help turn great strategies into reality through collaboration and execution. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping and driving SanLucar's varietal strategy, transforming innovative ideas into impactful business initiatives. Working closely with R&D;, Commercial, Product, Finance and Legal teams, you will ensure strategic projects are successfully delivered and aligned with business objectives. If you are a strategic thinker with strong project management skills and enjoy working in an international environment, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact on the growth and success of SanLucar's integral varietal portfolio.

- You will translate strategic priorities into actionable project plans, implementation roadmaps and measurable business outcomes.
- You will lead cross-functional strategic projects, ensuring alignment, execution excellence and timely delivery.
- You will coordinate project timelines, milestones, resources and dependencies while proactively identifying risks and mitigation actions.
- You will act as the key interface between R&D; and Commercial/Product teams, integrating market needs, customer requirements and commercial priorities into varietal projects.
- You will develop and evaluate business cases for strategic initiatives, assessing commercial, operational and financial implications.
- You will support portfolio prioritization through business, profitability and investment analyses.
- You will facilitate collaboration between producers, subsidiaries,



breeders and other external stakeholders worldwide.
- You will maintain a consolidated overview of the global R&D; project portfolio and provide transparency on project progress, resource allocation and risks.
- You will prepare decision-making materials, executive presentations and Board reporting to support strategic discussions.
- You will ensure governance standards and project methodologies are consistently applied across strategic initiatives.
- You will support the design and implementation of licensing structures and contractual frameworks together with Legal and Finance teams.
- You will contribute to negotiations and ensure alignment between contractual structures, project economics and business objectives.

Why become a SanLucarian?

- Feel comfortable leaving your suit behind! We don’t have a dress code
- You’ll find a dynamic and fast paced work environment with plenty of opportunities to grow
- We are as colorful and diverse as our product range - bringing together more than 36 nationalities and always happy to welcome new perspectives
- Besides hard work, we also know how to celebrate and enjoy afterworks, team events and company celebrations
- To keep our community connected,



we regularly organize meetups and teambuilding activities
- We support continuous learning and development through trainings and our SanLucar Talent Growth programmes
- Our flexible working system & home office policy support work life balance
- We care about our work environment so we can enjoy spacious offices as well as our rooftop canteen
- We offer competitive compensation and attractive benefits
- Enjoy additional perks such as entertainment discounts and flexible remuneration options
- That’s just a glimpse of what it means to be a SanLucarian

What you’ll bring along

- Master's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Agribusiness, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, Strategy or related fields.
- 4-6 years of experience in Project Management, PMO, Business Transformation, Corporate Development, Consulting, Commercial Strategy, Variety Development, Business Analysis or similar functions.
- Advanced English and Spanish skills.
- French is considered a plus.
- Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
- Experience with project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with tools such as Smartsheet, Power BI and Microsoft 365.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
- Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on execution approach.
- Ability to work effectively across functions, cultures and geographies.

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📌 R&D Strategy & Project Manager (Comunidad Valenciana)
🏢 SanLucar
📍 Comunidad Valenciana