Director Digital Workplace Products

IFF • Beach, ND

1d • $170,320 - $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. 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! At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Digital Workplace, Collaboration, Microsoft 365, or related enterprise technology domains
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in a related field preferred
• 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

• 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

Benefits

• Opportunity to directly shape the future of IFF’s global digital workplace
• Collaborative, innovative environment that encourages continuous improvement
• Ability to drive adoption of emerging AI and productivity technologies
• Strong executive visibility and influence across the global organization
• Purpose-driven company committed to inclusion, sustainability, and technology advancement
• Access a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave, vacation, holidays, and an annual bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director