Job Family
R&D
Sub Job Family
General R&D
Job and Job ID
R&D Sr Executive
Job Groupings
Associate Specialist
Region/ Market/ Country
India
Position Dimensions / Scope
Location
Manesar
Enter Dimensions / scope
information
e.g. Net Proceeds of Sales (NPS): Number of Units or Factories
Budget
Number of direct subordinates / indirect subordinates: Business or Product categories
Department
Product and Prcoess Development
Position Title
R&D Sr.Executive - Product Development
Direct Report to
HoD- Product and Process Development
Sippoer 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 purpose
Measurements / Performance Indicators
Project 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 knowledge Achieve the project objectives
On Time (Project Schedule Attainment)
On Budget
On Quality
Contribute to the commercial success of the project
Product 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 category No of IDF/ Patents
No of external partnerships/collaborations
Science & technology knowledge generation to fuel into development projects
Resource 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 timelines Collaborate efficiently with Functional Managers
Collaborate effectively with external stakeolders like markets, NPTC Food
Plan vs. actual Resources, Cost and Time
Project Schedule Attainment
Networking
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 partners Ensure continuity (reduce turn-over)
Enhance communication quality also with stakeholders outside the project team
Stakeholder Management
Manage among stakeholders
Vertical and horizontal communication
Ability to simplify complex information into simple concepts Ensure the quality of relationship with stakeholders measured by regular positive feedback
Key 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 communities
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 Technology
Total 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/HD
R&D Competency Framework
S/D/HD
Functional or Professional / Business Skills
What can the person do?
Standard/ Developed/Highly Developed
Understand the Business Environment
D
Foresee & Translate Consumer & Business Insights
S/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 Preach
D
Execute with Excellence
HD
Results Focus
HD
Material, Product & Process Mastership & Transfer
D
Know Yourself
S
Design Sustainable NHW Solutions
D
Proactive Cooperation
D
Drive Innovation through Science & Technology
S/D
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
