Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Digital Technology Solutions: Accelerating innovation through data, technology and digital transformation, building intelligent solutions that enhance experiences and power smarter decisions.
The role is based in Chennai, India (Onsite role). Be part of a motivated, passionate, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
The Specialist II, Data Governance role supports IFF's global technology organization by delivering outcomes within data governance. This position partners with business and technology stakeholders to drive operational excellence, innovation, governance, and continuous improvement. The role is expected to influence decisions appropriate to its level, solve complex problems, and contribute to the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Deliver measurable business outcomes through strategic initiatives and execution.
- Partner with stakeholders to align priorities, requirements, and objectives.
- Analyze complex challenges and implement sustainable, scalable solutions.
- Drive continuous improvement through process optimization and automation.
- Ensure adherence to technology, security, risk, and data governance.
- Develop, maintain, and monitor documentation, metrics, and performance reporting.
- Provide expertise and guidance within the assigned area of responsibility.
- Collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional, and diverse teams.
- Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and promote innovation and best practices.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Relevant professional experience aligned with the scope and level of the role.
- Strong domain expertise and knowledge of enterprise systems, processes, and industry standards.
- Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, documentation, and process improvement practices.
- Experience using relevant technology tools and platforms to support business objectives.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with global, cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer-focused skills.
- Demonstrated accountability, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Preferred role-relevant certifications such as PMP, Scrum, ITIL, CISSP, CISM, AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, Salesforce, SAP, or equivalent credentials.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Drive impactful results through strategic execution, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Leverage strong analytical and technical expertise to solve complex business challenges.
- Build trusted partnerships through collaboration, stakeholder management, and a commitment to excellence.
Why Choose Us?
- Global and supportive work environment.
- Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
- Learning, training, and career development opportunities.
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
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or related field
- Relevant professional experience aligned with the scope and level of the role
- Domain expertise and knowledge of enterprise systems, processes, and industry standards
- Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, documentation, and process improvement practices
- Experience using technology tools and platforms to support business objectives (e.g., cloud data platforms, enterprise apps)
- Ability to collaborate effectively with global, cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer-focused skills
- Demonstrated accountability, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning
- Advanced degree
- Preferred certifications such as PMP, Scrum, ITIL, CISSP, CISM, AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, Salesforce, or SAP
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.
