• Job Description

  Req#: 14396

  Senior Project Manager, Packaging Development

  Would you like to be part of disrupting the world draft beer industry with breakthrough innovations? We are looking for a Senior Project Manager in Packaging Development to join our team leading the unique and revolutionary Dispenser Draught Master Technology for the ultimate customer beer experience!

  Join an Innovative Dispense Equipment team

  The Dispense Equipment Team is a part of Carlsberg Group Development. The team develops innovative draught dispense system solutions based on market understanding and is constantly evolving system solutions and packaging formats to be implemented in production and live in our productions all around the world.

  The team consists of highly dedicated engineering specialists with a common focus on creating innovative solutions that secure a high-quality brew experience for our end customers.

  What you'll be doing

  In this role, you will lead Global Packaging Development projects for our Dispense Portfolio from idea generation to market implementation. Beyond your projects, you will also be recommending a dispense packaging portfolio roadmap in line with business needs, supply chain requirements and towards Carlsberg's ambitious sustainability targets.

  The role is very diverse ranging from strategic portfolio planning to practical experimental development tests, actively following trends of polymer materials and techniques, and high-level negotiations with suppliers, stakeholders and project management.

  Some of the main areas of responsibility in the position are:

  • Leading dispense packaging development projects in cross-functional teams
  • facilitating and executing the dispense packaging portfolio roadmap
  • driving required technical development activities in collaboration with:
    • our Lab & Workshop colleagues & facilities
    • external suppliers
  • capturing intelligence in polymer materials, production & recycling techniques
  • capturing all elements of the value chain from packaging supply to recycling applications
  • managing efficiently projects following our standard processes from customer concept development, project initiation and development to implementation
  • Stakeholder management and driving effective communication and coordination of respective development priorities

  This position is based in Copenhagen Denmark and might require around 20% of travelling on average mainly in Europe.

  What we’re looking for

  We are looking for an experienced project manager in packaging innovation ideally knowledgeable in plastic design & recycling. Our future colleague has an innovative mindset, focuses on solutions instead of obstacles and can look at the big picture of project impact.

  Competencies expected:

  • Master’s or Engineer Degree
  • Strong experience in product development in FMCG or B2B industry
  • Project management and stakeholder management skills in packaging, preferably from an international environment
  • Experience in polymer design and/or recycling
  • Experience with driving innovation projects
  • Good communication and presentation skills
  • Understanding consumer and customer needs
  • Commercial understanding and experience in having stakeholders across the organisation in Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement etc.
  • Result orientation concerning quality, costs and timing
  • Ability to work well independently and a strong self-drive
  • Ability to deal with continuously changing requirements

  In terms of personal fit, we are looking for a colleague who is a great networker and enjoys collaboration and knowledge sharing.

  What you can expect

  As one of the leading breweries in the world, Carlsberg can offer you an exciting international career with great individual growth opportunities. Working in the major league of global beer brands, you will be faced with many professional challenges, allowing you to grow in your career.

  All it takes is your commitment and courage to face challenges head-on- and a passion for winning!

  Carlsberg Group Development, located in Copenhagen, is a team of technically skilled professionals delivering innovations and new products for all the subsidiaries of the Group Carlsberg.

  Interested?

  Apply through the link. Please note that this is the only way we accept applications.

  For questions about the role please contact Thierry Gihan, Dispense Director thierry.gihan@carlsberg.com

  The deadline for applying is the 31st of August 2023. We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled sooner than the deadline, so please apply as early as possible.

  We look forward to reading your application.

  Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow

  For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.

• About the company

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