Director Digital Workplace Products

IFF•Union Beach, NJ

2d•$149,030 - $212,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to shape the future of the modern digital workplace and lead transformative solutions that empower thousands of global colleagues? This position requires a blend of product leadership, technical depth across the Digital Workplace ecosystem, and strong cross‑functional execution to advance the Digital Workplace vision. IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Business Unit: Digital Technology Solutions Accelerating innovation through data, technology, and digital transformation, building intelligent solutions that enhance experiences and power smarter decisions. The Director Digital Workplace Products role is based in Union Beach, NJ (preferred). We are open to considering exceptional US East Coast–based remote candidates who can travel regularly to Union Beach (about 2 days a week). Be part of a strategic, collaborative, forward-thinking team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration!

Requirements

10+ years of experience in Digital Workplace, Collaboration, Microsoft 365, or related enterprise technology domains
Bachelor’s degree required
Proven leadership experience in product management with demonstrated success delivering enterprise solutions
Strong track record of driving large, cross-functional programs and navigating enterprise governance processes
Experience partnering with senior executives and global stakeholders
High level of technical fluency across Digital Workplace platforms, cloud technologies, and architectural best practices
Strong communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to build collaborative partnerships and influence across distributed teams
Comfortable operating in complex, matrixed environments with competing priorities

Nice To Haves

Master’s in a related field preferred
Experience with next-generation AI technologies, including Copilot and Copilot Studio
Background leading globally distributed engineering and product teams
Demonstrated success in operationalizing digital workplace strategies at enterprise scale

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management for IFF’s Digital Workplace product portfolio, including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange Online, Windows, Mac, VDI, and mobile platforms
Champion intuitive and frictionless end-user experiences grounded in strong UX design principles
Oversee PC lifecycle management and governance, leveraging Microsoft Intune and JAMF
Drive an integrated product vision focused on UX, reliability, performance, service design, and value realization
Partner with IT Security, Infrastructure, Legal, Data Privacy, and Business Units to ensure alignment and compliance
Lead and develop high-performing engineering and product teams across collaboration, messaging, endpoint, mobility, and AI technologies
Provide technical leadership across the Digital Workplace portfolio by establishing shared architectural principles, standards, and governance, with an emphasis on how products integrate and operate together.
Serve as a senior technical escalation point for team members, applying broad technical experience to guide decisions, assess risk, and resolve complex cross-product, security, and integration challenges
Ensure technical alignment and cohesion across products by connecting individual decisions into an integrated platform view
Accelerate adoption of next-generation workplace technologies, including Copilot, Copilot Studio, and AI assistants
Lead AI pilot programs, change management, and analytics to ensure the successful rollout of new digital capabilities
Embed responsible AI practices and governance into the Digital Workplace ecosystem