About Ingredion:
Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.
Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Workplace type: On-Site/Hybrid (4 days/week on-site & 1 day/week remote)
As a Innovation Project Manager, you will:
Lead the project design, planning, activation, execution, integration and evolution of the workstreams to advance an Innovation Operating Model from the end-to-end value stream of ideation to launch. This role is a central execution owner for the design and implementation of our Innovation Operating Model by translating strategy into coordinated action. The Project Manager will coordinate cross‑functional teams, define goals and deliverables, manage schedules and resources, monitor risks and issues, and communicate progress to stakeholders. You’ll be the go‑to owner for execution, keeping work on track, risks managed, and stakeholders informed to ensure successful workstream outcomes.
What you will do:
Lead the planning, execution, and governance ofan InnovationOperating Model project portfolio, aligned to Innovation strategic business plans.
Design and implement operating model capabilities including governance,stage‑gateworkflows, portfolio management, tools, andfuture‑stateprocesses that drive transformation and continuous improvement.
Ownend‑to‑endworkstreamdelivery from initiation through closure, applying standard and agile project management methodologies,changecontrol, and audit requirements.
Ensureworkstreamsare delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to defined businessobjectivesand success metrics.
Develop and maintainworkstreamcharters that clearly defineobjectives, scope, success factors, approach, resources, budget, milestones, and timelines; negotiate clear boundaries on deliverables and scope.
Build, lead, and enablehigh‑performingproject teams, including role clarity, task assignment, performance management, and internal and external resource coordination.
Marshal resources (people, funding, materials, and partners) to resolve constraints andmaintaindelivery momentum across a complex, matrixed environment.
Proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and scope, conducting regular project reviews and ensuring transparency with team members and stakeholders.
Prepare and support steering committees with senior business and Innovation leaders, providing clear status updates, decision framing, andtimelyescalation of issues.
Facilitate alignment and working sessions to resolve differences related to scope, ownership, responsibilities, and execution approaches.
Strengthen enterprise project management capabilities byestablishing, reinforcing, and sharing best practices, standards, and tools.
Drive outcomes through influence and negotiation, successfullyoperatingwithout direct line management authority.
Who you are:
A strategicand conceptual thinker witha track recordofidentifyingcomplex problems, forming hypotheses, translating analysis into action, and mobilizing teams to deliver results.
A skilled facilitator and change agent who enables productive dialogue, challenges the status quo, and keeps teams focused, aligned, and energized around outcomes.
Comfortableoperating with senior leaders, proactively shaping discussions, influencing decisions, and navigating ambiguity—not simply reporting status but driving clarity and momentum.
A pragmatic problem solver witha strong senseof what is achievable, balancing rigor with a “real‑work” understanding of organizational constraints.
A hands‑on leader of cross‑functional teams, promoting collaboration, clarifying roles and accountability, resolving conflict, and drivinghigh standardsof delivery.
What you will bring:
7–10+ years of experience leading complex projects and portfolios, ideally within innovation‑driven or matrixed organizations.
Strong command of modern project and delivery methodologies, including agile and waterfall approaches; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
Proficiencywith project and portfolio management tools to track progress, enable transparency, andoptimizeteam performance.
A data‑driven mindset, using insights and metrics to inform decisions, manage risk, and deliver demonstrable business outcomes.
Executive‑level communication and presence, with the ability to synthesize complexity, deliver compelling narratives, and tailor messages across senior leaders, teams, and partners.
Why Join Ingredion?
Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.
Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.
Relocation Available:
No
Pay Range:
$123,500.00-$164,700.00 Annual
This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).
Incentive Compensation:
As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.
Benefits:
Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.
Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago, is a leading global ingredient solutions provider serving customers in more than 120 countries. With 2023 annual net sales of nearly $8 billion, we turn grains, fruits, vegetables and other plant-based materials into value-added ingredient solutions for the food, beverage, animal nutrition, brewing and industrial markets. With Ingredion Idea Labs® innovation centers located worldwide and approximately 12,000 employees, we co-create with customers and fulfill our purpose of bringing the potential of people, nature and technology together to make life better.
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