Position Snapshot
Location: Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland
Business: F&C Portfolio Management
Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: Full-Time
Type of contract: Permanent contract
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What we offer at Nestlé
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits
Position Summary
Nestlé Research (NR) is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, employs approximately 1000 people and is comprised of five Research Institutes: Food Sciences, Health Sciences, Food Safety & Analytical Sciences, Packaging Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences. For an overview of our research activities follow this link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trimf2I_9lg) or read more about Nestlé Research at our website (https://www.nestle.com/about/research-development) . Please follow us on Nestlé R&D on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nestle-research-development/) .
We are looking for a Group Leader Portfolio Management , who will be responsible for managing a team of Portfolio Managers and Analysts. In this role, you will act as a co-pilot to the NR Leadership Team to ensure maximum value creation by driving portfolio alignment with strategic objectives, providing impactful analytical insights and promoting the efficient utilization of resources.
Your key responsibilities will include coordinating project portfolio planning and prioritization, aggregating and providing data analytics, monitoring project compliance, and promoting the implementation of best practices.
We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context.
A Day in the Life of a Group Leader Portfolio Management
Analyze and evaluate project portfolio performance at both project and Institute levels using key performance indicators (KPIs)
Foster a culture of prioritization, cross-functional collaboration, and business impact
Ensure timely and high-quality information is available to relevant Portfolio Mangement stakeholders for effective decision-making
Establish consistent practices across Institutes and provide visibility of the entire portfolio at the NR Leadership Team level
Take ownership of the innovation process and system (I2L), including audit responsibilities
Ensure understanding and proper application of I2L
Continuously update and improve guidelines for enhanced impact and streamlined processes
Serve as the Time Administrator for R&D Time and provide training and coordination for I2L super users
Manage a team of specialists, including resource allocation, performance management, and professional development
What will make you successful
A Minimum of 8 years experience in consulting, investment banking, portfolio management, or similar
At least 3 years people management experience
Scientific background and/or knowledge is a plus
Data-savvy with an analytical mindset
Ability to bring data to life and provide actionable insights as a business partner
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence without authority
Proficiency in the French and English languages
At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win.
We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.
Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.
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