Global Digital Product Owner

About the role

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health and biosciiences, is looking for a Global Digital Product Owner in Slovenia or Gurgaon, India, on an agile/hybrid basis. The role sits in the Intelligence & Digital Transformation team of the Taste business unit, which leads the development and optimization of digital applications that improve decision-making, productivity and efficiency across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Manage digital applications end-to-end, developing and maintaining product roadmaps, deliverables and milestones.
• Standardize and improve user experience across new and existing projects with stakeholders.
• Gather and analyze business requirements through documentation, interviews and workshops with cross-functional teams.
• Lead validation and testing of applications and prepare communication plans for deployment and adoption.
• Monitor application performance metrics and collaborate with UI/UX designers and IT developers to manage priorities and risks.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure compliance with IFF's digital standards.

Required profile

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience, preferably in the food and beverage ingredient or flavor industry.
• Degree in Computer Science, Food Science, Chemistry or a related field.
• Strong communication skills, problem-solving and analytical thinking; experience with cross-functional teams in a global environment.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.

Required skills

• Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Figma, Miro, Jira, Asana and Confluence.
• SAP and SFDC knowledge preferred; HTML, CSS and JavaScript knowledge is a plus.

What we offer

• A purpose-driven, inclusive and diverse workplace.
• Opportunities for learning, career advancement and personal growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits supporting well-being.