Project Manager

Job Summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences-we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Global Operations: Ensuring excellence in execution-from procurement to supply chain and reliability-delivering quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability across the value chain.

The role is based in Rochester, NY (onsite). Be part of an openminded, passionate, and growthoriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

• Serve as the single point of accountability for assigned capital projects-typically $1-$5M and up to $10M-at one or multiple sites.
• Cocreate the Business Objectives Letter with the Project Sponsor and Divisional Engineering Director; translate objectives into executable plans.
• Partner with Site/Regional Engineering to define the execution strategy and priorities; collaborate with Finance on the economic model and justification.
• Build a cohesive, highperforming crossfunctional and partner team (including external engineering); clarify roles, balance workloads, and ensure strong communication.
• Apply the StageGated Capital Execution Process (CEP) and FrontEnd Loading (FEL); lead gatekeeping, evaluate noncap/lowercap alternatives, assess risks, and drive mitigations.
• Embed EHS and Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements in design, construction, and startup; engage PHA experts as needed.
• Align early with Sourcing on contracting and procurement strategies; drive use of preferred vendors and alliance partners.
• Ensure commissioning and startup readiness (training, procedures, maintenance records, qualification plans) and conduct prestartup reviews.
• Integrate project schedules with Supply Chain/Operations (e.g., TARs/outages); control scope, cost and schedule, manage changes, and provide transparent status reporting.

• Bachelor's or Master's in Process/Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, BioTech, or Food Technology Engineering-or equivalent technical experience.
• 5+ years managing capital projects in active operating/production environments.
• Solid understanding of StageGated CEP and FEL practices.
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction safety rules (e.g., OSHA 510 or equivalent).
• Strength in project controls (scope, cost, schedule, risk) and change management.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and communicate clearly across functions and levels.
• Experience leading external engineering partners, contracting strategies, and vendor management.
• Collaborative mindset with Process/Manufacturing Technology teams to develop robust Basic Data and design deliverables.

• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience delivering capital projects in food & beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturing with PSM elements.
• Track record leading multisite portfolios or a Site Minor Projects Program.

• Lead visible, highimpact projects that modernize assets and enable customer growth.
• Join a safetyfirst culture with strong executive sponsorship and resources.
• Collaborate across Operations, Engineering, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain to solve complex challenges.
• Grow your career with learning, certifications, and crosssite exposure in a global leader.
• Contribute to an openminded, passionate, growthoriented team where your ideas matter.
• Make a measurable difference in cost, schedule, and risk performance while elevating site capability.

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

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