Lead, Project Manager

About the Role Join IFF as a Lead, Project Manager focusing on Technical Perfumery Reformulation. You will lead reformulation initiatives across 8,000+ fragrance formulas, optimize resources, and drive regulatory compliance, sustainability, supply continuity, and cost optimization. Based in Tlalnepantla on a hybrid working scheme, you will partner with Technical Perfumers to prioritize projects and deliver measurable business impact.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage reformulation projects across 8,000+ fragrance formulas globally.
• Drive value creation initiatives related to regulatory compliance, sustainability, supply continuity, and cost optimization.
• Coordinate and monitor reformulation activities to ensure business continuity and customer satisfaction.
• Support crisis management efforts by developing proactive solutions to raw material supply disruptions.
• Partner with Technical Perfumers to prioritize and execute reformulation projects effectively.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools to track project status and business impact.
• Optimize ingredient utilization and contribute to portfolio simplification initiatives.
• Lead and mentor Reformulation Project Coordinators, ensuring appropriate prioritization and workload management.
• Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams to improve processes, data quality, and system effectiveness.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Perfumery, or a related scientific discipline.
• Significant experience in fragrance development, reformulation, technical project management, or related functions.
• Strong understanding of fragrance raw materials and formulation processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience working in cross-functional and global environments.
• Advanced proficiency in project tracking, reporting, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice to Have

• Experience within the fragrance, flavors, consumer goods, or specialty chemicals industries.
• Knowledge of formulation databases, regulatory requirements, and ingredient portfolio management.
• Experience leading process improvement, automation, or digital transformation initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

• Receive a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Access professional development and career growth opportunities.