Senior Strategic Project Manager

Drive High-Impact Projects and Shape the Future at dsm-firmenich

Ready to drive high-impact projects and shape the future of our Taste, Texture and Health Business Group at dsm-firmenich? If you bring strong project management expertise, strategic thinking, and excellent interpersonal skills, we invite you to join us on our exciting growth journey! As a Senior Strategic Project Manager, you will play a key role in delivering complex, high visibility projects critical to the Business Group’s success, from business strategy and transformation to M&A initiatives.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-impact strategic projects and programs for the Taste, Texture and Health Business Group, including:
• Business strategy projects: gather and analyze insights, define strategic priorities, align stakeholders and build a clear roadmap of initiatives to drive impact
• Transformation projects: drive change across the organization, by shaping and implementing initiatives to strengthen business processes and capabilities
• M&A and partnership projects: supporting due diligence with strategic analysis and integration planning

We offer

• Purpose with impact – A chance to shape the future of the food and beverage industry, with sustainability embedded in everything we do.
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – From biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you will work on what’s next
• A collaborative and stimulating culture – Join empowered teams that celebrate shared wins and support each other to grow.
• Growth that matters – Develop your expertise and leadership in a global company that invests in your potential through continuous learning and stretching challenges

You bring

• At least 7 years of experience in strategic or transformational roles, ideally gained in a leading consulting firm or multinational environment
• Master’s degree (preferably in business/finance/MBA or engineering/science)
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects and cross-functional teams and strong project management capabilities, with experience in large-scale assignments
• Knowledge or experience in the Foods & Beverages and/or Flavor & Fragrances industry
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to structure and solve complex business challenges
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions, regions, and seniority levels.

About dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.