R&D Strategy Portfolio Projects Management

Position Summary

The R&D Strategy Portfolio – Projects Management will play a key role in driving strategic R&D initiatives across AIG’s business units. This position is responsible for managing the R&D project portfolio, coordinating cross-functional innovation projects, monitoring project execution, and ensuring alignment between R&D activities and business growth strategies.

The role requires strong project management capabilities, strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and a solid understanding of food ingredients, manufacturing, and innovation processes.

Key Responsibilities

R&D Portfolio & Strategy Management

• Support the Head of R&D in developing and executing the R&D innovation roadmap aligned with company business objectives.

• Manage and monitor the overall R&D project portfolio across multiple categories and business units.

• Prioritize projects based on strategic importance, market potential, resources, risks, and timelines.

• Track project progress, milestones, KPIs, budgets, and resource allocation.

Project Management

• Lead cross-functional R&D projects from concept development to commercialization.

• Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, QA/QC, and Manufacturing teams to ensure smooth project implementation.

• Establish project timelines, deliverables, governance processes, and reporting structures.

Innovation & Market Insights

• Conduct market intelligence and trend analysis related to food ingredients, flavors, nutrition, beverage, bakery, dairy, seasoning, or related sectors.

• Support innovation pipeline development through customer insights, technology scouting, and competitor analysis.

• Collaborate with internal and external partners, suppliers, and customers on innovation initiatives.

Performance & Reporting

• Prepare regular R&D portfolio reports and strategic updates for management.

• Develop dashboards and performance tracking tools for project efficiency and innovation effectiveness.

• Analyze project outcomes and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirement

Yêu cầu công việc

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Food Technology, Food Science, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Business Management, or related fields.

• MBA or Project Management certification is an advantage.

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in R&D project management, innovation management, strategy, or portfolio management within Food Ingredients, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, or related industries.

• Proven experience managing cross-functional projects and multiple stakeholders.

• Experience in innovation commercialization and product development processes is preferred.

• Strong project management and strategic planning skills.

• Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication abilities.

• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination capability.

• Data-driven mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Power BI, or project management tools.

• Good command of English.

Preferred Profile

• Experience in regional or multi-company project coordination.

• Familiarity with food ingredient applications and industrial manufacturing environments.

• Agile, proactive, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Quyền lợi

• Thưởng: 13th salary commitment
• Chăm sóc sức khoẻ: Premium healthcare
• Đào tạo: Training and development program