SN R&I Global Product Knowledge & Data Manager

Research & Innovation

About the job

The SN R&I Global Product Knowledge & Data Manager will maintain and advance SN R&I knowledge, collaborating with KFC roles to secure, sustain, and guide SN R&I fundamentals. The role focuses on two main areas: leading the Data, Digital & AI (DDAI) project to create a predictive formulation tool and establishing a digitized knowledge management system.

Key Responsibilities:

SN R&I Predictive Formulation:

• Lead the DDAI initiative to develop a predictive formulation tool for SN, integrating data from Cybele, databases, individual tools, and predictive models.
• Oversee a cross-functional team to deliver the DDAI use case, measuring project delivery against clear performance KPIs, deliverables, and timelines.
• Oversee the development of the Global SN Predictive Formulation Tool and oversee its global launch.
• Collaborate with the Data & Systems team, data valorization managers, and zones to ensure user requirements are gathered and translated into an efficient, user-centric and global predictive formulation tool.
• Drive the reduction of manual interventions by digitizing processes and automating manual tasks in partnership with data valorization managers and the Data & Systems team.

Product Portfolio Knowledge Management:

• Work alongside SN R&I teams responsible for creating and utilizing knowledge, establishing rules and guidance to maintain SN R&I fundamentals, including a global approach to knowledge collection, storage, and retrieval processes.
• Partner with central teams and zones to determine their knowledge needs and best practices, developing a framework for systematic capture.
• Identify opportunities, benchmark and pilot with relevant teams the development of an effective knowledge management system for storing SN R&I-related knowledge, centralizing information with intuitive access, confidentiality, and easy navigation. Develop and guard confidentiality policies.
• Establish a knowledge management system that is digitized and future-proofed for the use of AI agents.

About you

You are a professional with extensive experience in product development tools and processes, possessing a strong affinity for and preferably proficiency in digital tools and artificial intelligence. You bring excellent project management and stakeholder management skills, enabling effective collaboration with various functions and geographies. With robust organizational capabilities, you ideally have prior experience in managing knowledge management systems. Your maintain a comprehensive perspective to ensure the consideration of different aspects of the business to deliver business value.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Technical, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years' experience in Research & Innovation (R&I), Quality, or Operations with a thorough understanding of R&I product development tools and processes.
• Strong affinity for data management, digital tools, and AI capabilities.
• Expertise in Knowledge Management, particularly in structuring information and organizing knowledge management systems such as SharePoint and PowerBI.
• Autonomous with a curiosity to pioneer and test new approaches.
• Collaborative mindset with proven leadership skills to persuade others and work effectively across diverse functions and zones.

About Danone

Working here you’ll need to enjoy a fast-pace, complexity and it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as Evian, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself. Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU.

We are proud to be an equal employer. We are convinced our differences make the difference and that an inclusive working environment will drive our growth as a business, as teams and as individuals. We will therefore consider all applicants for employment fostering an inclusive working culture that is accessible for all.

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We Offer

At Danone, we offer a complete package of benefits, with a competitive primary salary and yearly bonus, but also benefits like a premium free pension, 30 days annual leave and several discounts on a collective health insurance and even on some of our products.

“Working at Danone is a unique experience. The culture here is inclusive and supportive, and the opportunities for growth are endless.” Jane Doe, Senior Manager