Job Family R&D Sub Job Family General R&D Job and Job IDR&D Sr Executive Job GroupingsAssociate SpecialistRegion/ Market/ CountryIndia Position Dimensions / Scope LocationManesar Enter Dimensions / scope
informatione.g. Net Proceeds of Sales (NPS): Number of Units or FactoriesBudgetNumber of direct subordinates / indirect subordinates: Business or Product categoriesCompanyR&D India DepartmentProduct and Prcoess Development Position TitleR&D Sr.Executive - Product Development Direct Report toHoD- Product and Process Development Indirect Report to Main Purpose of JobSippoer in small or medium R&D project swith a high impact on the business. Assist in managing the project on the R&D/development side in alignment with Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) initiative. Interact proactively with the other functions, especially the business lead and operations to ensure the overall project objectives.Key Outputs: List the main areas in which the job must deliver in order to achieve its purposeMeasurements / Performance IndicatorsProject Management'- Deliver product(s)/process(es)/system(s)/solution(s) with defined quality at defined time and cost (when applicable)
- Provide continuous support to ensure the future commercial success of the business by considering the whole picture and the context of this project and future projects
- Support in End to End projects' management in NPDI that are within timelines and project costs.
- Stakeholder Management
- Acquiring, generating and recording effectively new knowledgeAchieve the project objectives
On Time (Project Schedule Attainment)
On BudgetOn QualityContribute to the commercial success of the projectProduct Development
- New product development as per the Project brief (Innovation/ Renovation)
- Innovation concept development to continuosly feed to the innovation pipeline for the category
- Identifying new opportunity areas, collaboration with external partners in order to fuel.build the innovation pipeline so as to be leading in the categoryNo of IDF/ Patents
No of external partnerships/collaborations
Science & technology knowledge generation to fuel into development projectsResource Management
- Effective resource planning- Ensure the resources are available for the project as required
- Vertical and horizontal communication
- In a matrix like organization: Manage the resources (including budget) allocated to the project
- In a "projectized" organization: deliver project deliverables as per timelinesCollaborate efficiently with Functional Managers
Collaborate effectively with external stakeolders like markets, NPTC Food
Plan vs. actual Resources, Cost and TimeProject Schedule AttainmentNetworking
- Enhance the interaction and collaboration between the various specialists, within the NPTC Food and across R&D Units, Technical and Business Units and with external partners
- is well versed with Project Management fundamentals and actively seek knowledge from external community
- Create synergies through effective networking with business partners, markets, SBUs, Head Office, external partners (Open Innovation)
- Build long term relationship with external partners (3rd parties)
- Participate in the selection of external partnersEnsure continuity (reduce turn-over)
Enhance communication quality also with stakeholders outside the project teamStakeholder Management
- Manage among stakeholders
- Vertical and horizontal communication
- Ability to simplify complex information into simple conceptsEnsure the quality of relationship with stakeholders measured by regular positive feedbackKey Relationships Internal to Nestle Group: (shared / conflicting interests) Key Relationships External to Nestle Group (shared / conflicting interests)- Relevant SBU's/Businesses/Markets/Zones
- Relevant R&D Units, NRC
- Relevant HQ Units (CT-IAT, Regulatory, CT-PAT, CO-SHE,CO-Eng, etc)
- Government (e.g. Regulatory, Inspection services)- Key suppliers, technical and professional organizations, educational communitiesManager:Employee:Date Date: Other Information 1 Key Experiences
What experiences are key to success to this job? Knowledge: Nestlé Corporate/ Functional/ Market / Business/ Organizational
What does the person need to know? - Bachelors / Masters Food TechnologyTotal 5+ years of experience
- Has a minimum 3 years Product Develeopment & Project Management experience
- Has a minimum of 2 years experience in R&D
- Has a minimum 1 year experience in Operations and/or technical/commercial function in SBU (through missions or assignments)
- Has demonstrated the courage and ability to take decisions and solve problems
- Has proven communication skills (Presents confidently and convincingly to steering committees.) - Principles
- Nestlé Management and Leadership Principles
- Customer and consumer understanding
- Knowledge in food technology and relevant technology platforms
- Knowledge in engineering, quality, finance/costing, marketing, IP and contracting
- Understanding of Regulatory Affairs and compliance
- Understanding of internal decision mechanisms
- Project Management competencies: Has followed the training curriculum or equivalent, consistent with PMOBK (Project Management Body of Knowledge). May go for PMi certification for PMP if desired. Nestle Leadership Framework:
Behaviors the person needs to exhibit
Standard/ Developed/Highly Developed S/D/HDR&D Competency FrameworkS/D/HDFunctional or Professional / Business SkillsWhat can the person do?Standard/ Developed/Highly Developed Understand the Business EnvironmentDForesee & Translate Consumer & Business InsightsS/D- Knowledge on Spices and its applications, Recipe developments (D)
- Kowledge on Noodle Ingredients and Process Recipe developments (S)
- Project Management skills; PMI certification for PMP identified and on going (S)
- Organization skills (D) (to run a meeting, to organize an effective follow-up)
- Networking capabilities and multidisciplinary teamwork (D)
- Ability to Influence people
- If PMI certified, shares his/her PM experience/knowledge through training and coaching
- Ability to create a climate of mutual trust and need for success (D)
- Communication skills (HD) Ability to ask the right questions of experts in various functions
- Experience in issue identification, problem structuring and solution finding (D)Practice what you PreachDExecute with ExcellenceHDResults FocusHDMaterial, Product & Process Mastership & TransferDKnow YourselfS Design Sustainable NHW SolutionsDProactive CooperationDDrive Innovation through Science & TechnologyS/DInitiativeD Other Personal Qualities
The personal style attributes that enable success - Must be passionate about the project, and has the capability to see the complete picture
- Must have courage to challenge stakeholders, clients and sponsors as well as team members for the best result and to control project scope creep
- Must be able to create a climate for success
