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

　　Important Information: After submitting your application, you will be automatically invited to record a video introduction guided by specific questions. This video introduction should take no longer than 10 minutes.

　　Once this step is completed, we would be pleased to consider your application and assess your profile accordingly. Kindly be informed that we will only consider candidates who have completed this step within 7 days from application. In case you miss this step, we will regretfully conclude that you are withdrawing your application.

　　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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