User Account: Technical Product Manager - Food and Beveage
About The Position
This is a full time, onsite position based in our Princeton, NJ office. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, hours may occasionally vary depending on business needs and workload. We are seeking a skilled Technical Product Manager to drive product development projects and strategy, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with market and customer needs. Guiding multiple projects simultaneously across multiple disciplines, including, but not limited to confection, dairy, and plant based applications. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D teams locally and globally to ensure customer’s needs are met. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, the ability to balance technical and commercial decisions, and a passion for sustainable, natural food products. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to have you on our team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Science or other science-related field
- 3-5 years’ experience in food or beverage R&D
- Strong project management, follow-through and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Drive the product development activities along the different Lead to Order (LtO) stages in close collaboration with Sales
- Act as a technical expert providing guidance and insight during customer briefs and meetings to ensure technical alignment to client needs
- Being "technical" is an integral part of the opportunity team for all customer projects (LtO), responsible for prioritizing incoming brief/projects and project manage/controlling as well as checking product requests for technical feasibility
- Participate in tastings for product development
- Work closely with global internal stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and alignment across departments.
- Identifying gaps in the product range and establishing and constantly updating the product sub-range in collaboration with Application and Business Unit’s to deliver suitable product solutions in line with the given requirements into the LtO / for our customers
- Attend, participate customer visits and workshops taking place and conduct them independently in focus projects.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to support you and your family
- Paid Parental Leave –Maternity and Paternity Leave so you can focus on what matters most
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Plan for your future with company-supported retirement savings
- Paid Time Off – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with PTO and 11 Paid Holidays
- Employee Engagement – Join our Engagement Team for fun events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to connect with colleagues across the company
- Döhler Academy: You have the opportunity to continuously develop your education further through internal and external training programs
- Supportive Culture – Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned, flat hierarchies, open communication, and helpful colleagues
- Meaningful Impact – Be an integral part of our business success and help shape the future of nutrition
- Empowerment – Unleash your full potential with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a real difference
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
