Job Summary
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
This opportunity sits within our Taste business unit where we craft unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success
We are currently seeking a Global Digital Product Owner in Slovenia or in Gurgaon, India in an agile/ hybrid capacity.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
As part of our Intelligence & Digital Transformation team, you will lead the development and optimization of digital applications that enhance decision-making, productivity, and functional efficiency across the Taste business. You will manage projects end-to-end, ensuring seamless user experiences and delivering innovative solutions that align with business needs.
- Develop and maintain product roadmaps, set deliverables, and define milestones for digital applications.
- Standardize and enhance user experience (UX) across new and existing projects in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Gather and analyze business requirements through documentation, interviews, and workshops with cross-functional teams.
- Lead validation and testing of applications to ensure alignment with user expectations.
- Prepare and execute communication plans to support application deployment and adoption.
- Monitor and analyze application performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with UI/UX designers and IT developers to manage priorities and mitigate risks.
- Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of digital innovation.
- Ensure compliance with IFF’s digital standards and best practices.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations.
- Proven problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with tools like Figma, Miro, Jira, Asana, and Confluence.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a global environment.
- 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.
- Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Knowledge of SAP and SFDC preferred; understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.
- Passion for understanding user needs and delivering exceptional digital experiences.
Why Join Us?
At IFF, we combine science and creativity to deliver solutions that make a difference. We offer:
- Purpose with Impact: be part of a mission-driven culture where your work truly makes a difference.
- Inclusive & Diverse Workplace: join a team that values individuality and fosters collaboration.
- Innovation at Scale: drive digital transformation in a global manufacturing environment.
- Growth & Development: access opportunities for learning, career advancement, and personal growth.
- Comprehensive Rewards: enjoy competitive compensation and benefits designed to support your well-being.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
Skills Required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including stakeholder expectation management
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with Figma, Miro, Jira, Asana, and Confluence
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a global environment
- 5-7 years of professional experience
- Degree in Computer Science, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field
- Fluency in English
- Knowledge of SAP and SFDC
- Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Experience in the food and beverage ingredient or flavor industry
- Additional language proficiency
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFF Family of Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by IFF Family of Companies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
IFF Family of Companies Insights
What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
