**Job Family** **R&D** **Sub Job Family** **General R&D** **Job and Job ID** **R&D Sr Executive** **Job Groupings** **Associate Specialist** **Region/ Market/ Country** **India** **Position Dimensions / Scope** **Location** **Manesar** _Enter Dimensions / scope_ _information_ _e.g. Net Proceeds of Sales (NPS): Number of Units or Factories_ _Budget_ _Number of direct subordinates / indirect subordinates: Business or Product categories_ **Company** **R&D India** **Department** **Product and Prcoess Development** **Position Title** **R&D Sr.Executive - Product Development** **Direct Report to** **HoD- Product and Process Development** **Indirect Report to** **Main Purpose of Job** **_Sippoer in small or medium R&D project swith a high impact on the business. Assist in managing the project on the R&D/development side in alignment with Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) initiative. Interact proactively with the other functions, especially the business lead and operations to ensure the overall project objectives._** **Key Outputs:** **_List the main areas in which the job must deliver in order to achieve its purpose_** **Measurements / Performance Indicators** **_Project Management_** _'- Deliver product(s)/process(es)/system(s)/solution(s) with defined quality at defined time and cost (when applicable)_ _- Provide continuous support to ensure the future commercial success of the business by considering the whole picture and the context of this project and future projects_ _- Support in End to End projects' management in NPDI that are within timelines and project costs._ _- Stakeholder Management_ _- Acquiring, generating and recording effectively new knowledge_ _Achieve the project objectives_ _On Time (Project Schedule Attainment)_ _On Budget_ _On Quality_ _Contribute to the commercial success of the project_ **_Product Development_** **_-_** **_New product development as per the Project brief (Innovation/ Renovation)_** **_-_** **_Innovation concept development to continuosly feed to the innovation pipeline for the category_** **_- Identifying new opportunity areas, collaboration with external partners in order to fuel.build the innovation pipeline so as to be leading in the category_** _No of IDF/ Patents_ _No of external partnerships/collaborations_ _Science & technology knowledge generation to fuel into development projects_ **_Resource Management_** _- Effective resource planning- Ensure the resources are available for the project as required_ _- Vertical and horizontal communication_ _- In a matrix like organization: Manage the resources (including budget) allocated to the project_ _- In a "projectized" organization: deliver project deliverables as per timelines_ _Collaborate efficiently with Functional Managers_ _Collaborate effectively with external stakeolders like markets, NPTC Food_ _Plan vs. actual Resources, Cost and Time_ _Project Schedule Attainment_ **_Networking_** _- Enhance the interaction and collaboration between the various specialists, within the NPTC Food and across R&D Units, Technical and Business Units and with external partners_ _- is well versed with Project Management fundamentals and actively seek knowledge from external community_ _- Create synergies through effective networking with business partners, markets, SBUs, Head Office, external partners (Open Innovation)_ _- Build long term relationship with external partners (3rd parties)_ _- Participate in the selection of external partners_ _Ensure continuity (reduce turn-over)_ _Enhance communication quality also with stakeholders outside the project team_ **_Stakeholder Management_** _- Manage among stakeholders_ _- Vertical and horizontal communication_ _- Ability to simplify complex information into simple concepts_ _Ensure the quality of relationship with stakeholders measured by regular positive feedback_ **Key Relationships Internal to Nestle Group:** **_(shared / conflicting interests)_** **Key Relationships External to Nestle Group** **_(shared / conflicting interests)_** _- Relevant SBU's/Businesses/Markets/Zones_ _- Relevant R&D Units, NRC_ _- Relevant HQ Units (CT-IAT, Regulatory, CT-PAT, CO-SHE,CO-Eng, etc)_ _- Government (e.g. Regulatory, Inspection services)_ _- Key suppliers, technical and professional organizations, educational communities_ Manager:Employee: Date Date: Other Information 1 **Key Experiences** **_What experiences are key to success to this job?_** **Knowledge: Nestlé Corporate/ Functional/ Market / Business/ Organizational** **_What does the person need to know?_** _- Bachelors / Masters Food Technology_ _Total 5+ years of experience_ _- Has a minimum 3 years Product Develeopment & Project Management experience_ _- Has a minimum of 2 years experience in R&D_ _- Has a minimum 1 year experience in Operations and/or technical/commercial function in SBU (through missions or assignments)_ _- Has demonstrated the courage and ability to take decisions and solve problems_ _- Has proven communication skills (Presents confidently and convincingly to steering committees.)_ _- Principles_ _- Nestlé Management and Leadership Principles_ _- Customer and consumer understanding_ _- Knowledge in food technology and relevant technology platforms_ _- Knowledge in engineering, quality, finance/costing, marketing, IP and contracting_ _- Understanding of Regulatory Affairs and compliance_ _- Understanding of internal decision mechanisms_ _- Project Management competencies: Has followed the training curriculum or equivalent, consistent with PMOBK (Project Management Body of Knowledge). May go for PMi certification for PMP if desired._ **Nestle Leadership Framework:** **_Behaviors the person needs to exhibit_** **_Standard/ Developed/Highly Developed_** **S/D/HD** **R&D Competency Framework** **S/D/HD** **Functional or Professional / Business Skills** **W** **_hat can the person do?_** **_Standard/ Developed/Highly Developed_** Understand the Business EnvironmentDForesee & Translate Consumer & Business InsightsS/D _- Knowledge on Spices and its applications, Recipe developments (D)_ _- Kowledge on Noodle Ingredients and Process Recipe developments (S)_ _- Project Management skills; PMI certification for PMP identified and on going (S)_ _- Organization skills (D) (to run a meeting, to organize an effective follow-up)_ _- Networking capabilities and multidisciplinary teamwork (D)_ _- Ability to Influence people_ _- If PMI certified, shares his/her PM experience/knowledge through training and coaching_ _- Ability to create a climate of mutual trust and need for success (D)_ _- Communication skills (HD) Ability to ask the right questions of experts in various functions_ _- Experience in issue identification, problem structuring and solution finding (D)_ Practice what you PreachDExecute with ExcellenceHD Results FocusHDMaterial, Product & Process Mastership & TransferD Know YourselfS Design Sustainable NHW SolutionsD Proactive CooperationDDrive Innovation through Science & TechnologyS/D InitiativeD **Other Personal Qualities** **_The personal style attributes that enable success_** _- Must be passionate about the project, and has the capability to see the complete picture_ _- Must have courage to challenge stakeholders, clients and sponsors as well as team members for the best result and to control project scope creep_ _- Must be able to create a climate for success_