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.