Expert, Digital Innovation

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Location : Barcelona, Spain

At dsm-firmenich, we're building the future by harnessing the power of digital innovation and we're looking for a hands‐on, tech‐savvy, and highly organized junior Digital Innovation Manager to help drive this transformation.

In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting digital innovation projects from start to finish. Working alongside senior team members, you'll assist with the implementation of early‐stage initiatives and contribute to strategic efforts. With your organized approach, eagerness to learn, and interest in new digital technologies, you'll have opportunities to expand your skills and make a meaningful contribution as you grow in your career.

If you're energized by ambiguity, passionate about innovation and digital technology, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Key Responsibilities

Work closely with colleagues to understand challenges and help identify how technology, startups or new business models could address their needs.

Support the digital innovation lifecycle of an initiative (Lighthouse), including opportunity framing, solution development, execution and handover for scaling.

Assist in building multi‐disciplinary teams to design and deliver scalable proof‐of‐concepts that generate measurable impact.

Contribute to building a culture of experimentation by encouraging colleagues to try new ideas and supporting ongoing learning within the team.

Help define methodologies and best practices to accelerate digital innovation across the organization.

Assist in tracking and updating the digital innovation project portfolio, focusing on measuring project outcomes, monitoring budgets and supporting resource planning.

Explore opportunities for Open Innovation and engage with startups, research institutions and industry thought leaders.

Stay informed on the latest industry and technology trends and collaborate with internal experts to explore technical feasibility of new concepts to prepare for new digital innovation initiatives.

We Offer

A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers.

The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.

A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.

Barrier‐free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs or identity.

A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things and an eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

You Bring

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Innovation Management or related field.

3–5 years of hands‐on experience in digital innovation, project coordination or consulting.

Imaginative – a creative thinker, continuously exploring new possibilities, questioning assumptions and finding unconventional ways to innovate.

Industry – experience or strong interest in BeautyTech, HealthTech or FoodTech.

Entrepreneurial & doer mindset – driving progress in complex environments through creative yet structured approaches, navigating ambiguity and thriving in fast‐paced, dynamic settings.

Communicate & influence – strong communication skills to convey complex ideas clearly, build trusted relationships and engage and influence senior stakeholders. Fluent in English; other languages a plus.

Leadership & collaboration – ability to lead cross‐functional teams and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders. Collaborate effectively on a global scale, navigating geographies, business units and cultures with ease.

Tech savvy – familiarity with tech concepts : APIs, data models, cloud platforms, digital product development.

About dsm‐firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity and a shared purpose : to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions, every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too with learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams and borders. Your voice matters here and your ideas are essential to our future.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute and feel they belong. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds – no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need support through the application process, we'll make it work.

Agency statement

We're managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you're applying as an individual, we're not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.

Seniority level

Mid‐Senior level

Employment type

Full‐time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing

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