Portfolio Manager - Manufacturing

As Portfolio Manager - Manufacturing you provide leadership in establishing the planning, implementation, communication and execution of projects in the organisation’s Manufacturing Product Portfolio. Within this role you will be highly visible and impactful. You will closely interact with other departments like R&D, Manufacturing, Sales, Application Development and Product Management and create value by bringing Project and Portfolio management to the next level in order to secure continued business growth. You will work in a fast moving and growing environment with a high level of autonomy.

Your Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead, develop and also drive the organisation’s portfolio management efforts
• Act as the primary in the design/transfer of new product technologies to Manufacturing
• Lead in the definition of project scope and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders
• You will play a key role in driving clarity, potential solutions, and implementation on broad Manufacturing centric projects, including new products, technologies, and improvements (Regulatory requirements, cost savings, yield improvements etc.)
• Assembling the right team and guiding cross-functional project members towards effective and efficient use of resources including proper planning and follow-up
• Lead and motivate stakeholders at multiple organizational levels during project execution
• Drive continuous improvement in project work, in close collaboration with project teams
• Develop best practice tools and techniques and show ownership of the end-to-end delivery process
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques and ensure correct and up-to-date visibility of the complete project portfolio

About you

• You have a Degree e.g. in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or similar disciplines with experience in the fermentation or distillation industries
• You ideally have 4–7 years experience in Product Management, Project Management, Product Development or Portfolio Management along with background in development of relevant methodologies (e.g. MoP, PMBOK, Agile, etc.)
• You are able to communicate effectively and to maintain relationships and a broad network of stakeholders
• You show leadership skills 
• You are able to solve problems effectively and approach out-of-the box solutions
• You are able to travel occasionally between our locations (Finland / Germany) or other locations, if necessary
• You are able to communicate in English language fluently (verbal & written) and on a business level; other relevant languages like German or Finish are a plus.

Why Us

We offer you an exciting employment opportunity with long-term perspective in a fast-growing leading company in the enzyme industry. Our international working environment will offer you the opportunity to further develop yourself personally and professionally. You will join to a modern, creative and innovative company that achieves success through its people. The position is permanent and located in Rajamäki, Finland.

Do we have your attention?  

Please leave your CV and application letter latest by 26 May, 2024. Please note that we process applications received already within the application period. For more information, please contact Head of Portfolio Management Bruce Ketcheson by email

Apply between 8 May 2024 and 26 May 2024 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)

Roal Oy

ROAL Oy is owned by the British company Associated British Foods. We are a leading worldwide enzymes business and a reliable partner for customers in the food, feed and industrial enzymes sectors. Product excellence and innovation are among our key strengths and our customers value these highly. Our factory in Finland is located in Rajamäki, Nurmijärvi where we currently employ approximately 180 enzyme professionals in different fields. For more information about us, please visit .

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