Global Digital Product Owner

Job Summary

Are you passionate about driving digital transformation and creating impactful user experiences?

Come join us, 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 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, generate user stories and define milestones for digital applications.
• Standardize and enhance user experience (UX) across new and existing projects in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Gather, analyze and articulate the business process and application requirements through documentation, interviews, and workshops with cross-functional teams.
• Lead validation and testing of business processes and applications throughout the deployment activities to ensure alignment with user expectations.
• Prepare and execute communication plans to support application deployment and adoption.
• Manage the testing and support of applications with super user community
• 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.
• Passion for understanding user needs and delivering exceptional digital experiences.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with tools like Figma, Miro, Jira, Asana, and Confluence.
• Knowledge of SAP and SFDC preferred; understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.
• 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.

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