5 Product Planning jobs in Egypt

Overview:

- The role will lead the technical aspects and implementation of medium to high complexity R&D enabled productivity and sustainability projects for the Non PC Platform.
- Lead product development of extruded, baked & pellet products by maintaining existing products specifications, developing new products from concept to launch, include LTOs, refresh, select reframe projects to develop winning consumer propositions that drive sustainable business growth.
- Partner with R&D global platform and functions to find productivity opportunities.
- Actively participate in marketing research programs including focus groups and other consumer research formats.
- Develop, plan, conduct, and coordinate product development initiatives to use experimental design and data interpretation tools to make technically sound recommendations to business.
- Engage with Egypt Foods BU GP & SC to support and manage technical aspects of productivity agendas.

**Responsibilities**:

- Leverage expertise inside and outside of the organisation to deliver product and process development and innovation.
- Develop, plan, conduct, and coordinate product development initiatives to use experimental design and data interpretation tools to make technically sound recommendations to business.
- Engage with Egypt Foods BU GP & SC to support and manage technical aspects of productivity agendas of extrusion, pellet & baked snacks.
- Develop product against consumer and business KPIs by leveraging available resources including R&D Laboratory tools, bench top, factory equipment, pilot plants, supplier’s technical assets.
- Coordinate samples requirements with manufacturing plants, global R&D function etc. for NPD, internal screening, bench taste, sensory test, consumer test, shelf life stability, sales samples, scale-up trials, and other needs.
- Develop & review FC, business P&L and finalize product and ingredient specifications with PQP guardrails.
- Lead Accolade and Technical Stage Gate and related work for his/her project and ensure timely completion of all TSG stages and its deliverables.
- Develop project briefs/Global Innovation Briefs (GIB) and seek R&D and other cross functional alignment (especially Marketing and Supply Chain).
- Lead exploration of new ingredients, formulation and process technologies and leverage expertise inside and outside the organization to deliver new product and process development.
- Represent R&D on multi-functional business teams and Influence others through strong communication & interpersonal skills.
- Develop project briefs/Global Innovation Briefs (GIB) and seek R&D and other cross functional alignment (especially Marketing and Supply Chain).
- Lead exploration of new ingredients, formulation and process technologies and leverage expertise inside and outside the organization to deliver new product and process development.
- To plan, organise and run raw material qualification programmes.
- Drive global knowledge growth and thought leadership in emerging process technologies and imbed cross functionally.
- Drive CAST implementation through leadership of training programmes.
- Work closely with Regulatory to ensure legal compliance and compliance to WwP

Qualifications:

- Food Science or Engineering related discipline.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate effectively across all levels and all functions of the organisation.
- Good presentation skills.
- Strong analytical skills - ability to interpret complex data and distill into useful and actionable information.
- Ability to explain complex technical issues / solutions to a non-technical audience.
- Strives for high standards, seeks innovative solutions, drives continuous improvement of products, processes or methods and demonstrates a high degree of intellectual curiosity.
- Passion for creativity and innovation within a commercially driven environment.
- Cultural sensitivity / flexibility in responding to diverse teams and environments.
- Self-starter and motivator.

**Job Description**
**Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?**
**Business Unit Summary**
Mondelēz International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We are leading the future of snacking with mouth-watering iconic brands such as Oreo , belVita , LU and Ritz biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk , Green & Blacks , Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Philadelphia and Dairylea cheese; and Maynards Bassetts , Trebor and Trident gums. Our more than 80,000 colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Great people and great brands. That's who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
**Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking.**
Working as part of a cross-functional team you lead the RDQ activities for Chocolate activities required to complete new product development and maintain portfolios and/or productivity projects keeping in mind the goal to deliver the desired consumer experience.
**How you will contribute**
You will work independently to plan, lead and coordinate technical projects in line with RDQ, marketing and manufacturing requirements You will effectively communicate status and risks and plan, lead and coordinate pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements. In addition, you will plan, lead and coordinate development activities (e.g. product shelf-life testing, designing for quality, consumer test preparation. etc.). To provide direction for product development, you will use digital simulation models to obtain, understand and interpret consumer insights and commercial information. In this role, you will create and maintain accurate consumer-led specifications and be responsible for stakeholder management and influencing decisions based on conclusions made from analysis and interpretation of results.
**What you will bring**
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
+ Leading strategic projects and influencing cross-functional teams
+ Handling multiple priorities
+ Proactively identifying complex technical or business problems and creating and implementing solutions
+ Applying technical curiosity and understanding to interpret and analyze data
+ Effectively influencing senior-level and cross-functional stakeholders verbally and in writing, including writing technical report conclusions
+ Coaching and mentoring others
More about this role
What you need to know about this position:
+ Lead multiple strategic projects in MENAP with the proper validation protocol, overseeing project governance, Budget and timeline
+ Risk Management: proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks
+ Stakeholder management: Building and maintaining relationship internally and externally, while communicating effectively with various project stakeholders.
+ Building future proof innovation pipeline in line with commercial strategic plan and growth ambition
+ Applies advanced technical knowledge of impact of formulation, process changes and/or interactions on product characteristics and consumer impact in project work. Provides guidance to others.
+ Lead and coordinate factory trials, commissioning & validation in collaboration with Quality & MSC teams.
+ Provide regular progress updates against agreed deliverables & objectives and timely communication.
+ Build a global Network with the R&D community across chocolate platforms & ensure full knowledge transfer & global practices implementation.
**Education / Certifications:**
Bachelor's degree in science or chemical/mechanical/industrial engineering,
Masters degree is a plus.
**Job specific requirements:**
+ Min of 6 years of relevant experience
+ Strong project management skills and organizational abilities
+ Experience in managing complex projects
+ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
+ Familiar with business processes and technology solutions
+ Flexibility & Agility: ability to cope with fast changing environment
+ Problem solving: Utilizing analytical and conceptual skills to solve problems
+ Language: English, high proficient in both spoken and written **Work schedule:** Full Time
No Relocation support available
**Business Unit Summary**
**Mondelēz International in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan serves the Middle East and Africa markets as well as Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, we have more than 2600 employees working across seven plants and six commercial offices; we make, bake, sell and deliver our products to customers. We are market leaders in key snacking categories with iconic global and local brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, Milka, Oreo and belVita biscuits, Barni Cakes,Tang powdered beverage, Chiclets and Trident gum and Halls candy.**
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
**Job Type**
Regular
Product development
Science & Engineering
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.

**Senior Advisor, Product Manager - SecurID**

As organizations across the globe transform to meet the rapidly evolving demands of the post-pandemic world, cybersecurity has become the bedrock of today’s digital economy. Nowhere is this more critical than in securing the identities of the employees, external users, and customers that drive the modern digital business. RSA SecurID is the most recognized and trusted brand in Identity Assurance with more than 12,000 customers, including 90% of the Fortune 500. For over 35 years, SecurID has pioneered many of the encryption, authentication and identity federation technologies that still power the Internet today. And now SecurID is transforming the industry yet again, paving the way for the future of digital Identity through next-generation SaaS-powered Identity Assurance and a frictionless, mobile-optimized experience for the modern workforce. If you are a self-motivated entrepreneur looking for a fast-paced challenge doing something that truly matters, come join our winning team!

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage the entire product lifecycle, cradle-to-grave. Oversee the development and execution of product roadmap through requirements definition, market-based feature prioritization and successful collaboration with Engineering scrum teams.
- Serve as a product champion, thought leader, and key spokesperson for the company’s Identity strategy in front of executive audiences, industry analysts and in the public forum.
- Work cross-functionally and with other product managers to ensure cross-product alignment across the entire Identity Suite and with RSA’s broader business-driven security initiatives.
- Collaborate with Product Marketing and Program Management to develop messaging, go-to-market plans, and key performance indicators for the product, working with all departments to execute.

**Requirements**:

- 7+ years of Product Management experience developing enterprise-grade software/SaaS, including a strong working knowledge of key cybersecurity and Identity & Access Management technologies and concepts
- Solid business sense combined with the ability to think strategically and execute tactically
- Creative entrepreneur who finds innovative ways to overcome roadblocks and get things done
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to flesh out customer use cases and translate them into technical requirements.
- Hands-on with experience with Agile SAFe development methodologies and as a scrum product owner for large-scale engineering programs.
- Track record of exceptional performance and consistent professional growth in previous roles
- Superior communication skills (written, presentation, speaking, listening)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science; MBA a plus

RSA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, and any other category protected by applicable country law.

**Our Purpose**
_Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._
**Title and Summary**
Senior Specialist, Product Management - Security Solutions Organization (SSO) - EEMEA
Overview
Role to join the team pf the Security Solutions Organization (SSO) team at Mastercard delivers technology, products, and services that facilitate seamless, fast and secure payments across the network and the internet of things (IoT). These solutions leverage the latest technology, a vast array of data resources, and artificial intelligence (AI) to provide services that benefit the entire payments ecosystem.
Additionally, the goal of SSO is to protect and ensure the integrity of the payment system including physical and digital channels by delivering fraud management and mitigation products that address the entire account lifecycle and work equally to ensure a positive experience for consumers.
The Specialist, AI Fraud & Security Solutions will to help customers see the full value of the SSO Artificial Intelligence suite of products by maximizing product usage through:
- Improved visibility of customers performance on risk management across portfolios
- Improved customer knowledge and understanding of Mastercard's fraud solutions
- Increased and optimized utilization of Mastercard's fraud solutions
- Optimized usage of the Mastercard network and authorization strategies
The key responsibilities of this role include the following:
- Engage regularly with customers to capture their experiences with our services and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Analyze customer performance and trends for risk management KPIs
- Collaborate closely with product leads both regionally and globally to drive customer engagement and provide feedback to the product development and management teams.
- Identify areas of product cross sell among the suite of AI fraud solutions.
- Build case studies and reports at a regional level to incorporate in internal and external communications.
Role
- Assess customer's authorization and fraud performance via structured data
- Generate authorization and fraud performance presentations that reflect the customer's reality
- Capture customer's understanding of Mastercard's AI based fraud solutions and tailor training session to level set knowledge
- Build and deliver risk performance review
- Build and deliver product utilization review
- Support customers during fraud attacks
- Manage customer onboarding activities
- Communicate customer feedback to appropriate teams to enhance the client experience
- Assist with customer training and creating best practice documentation including industry knowledge and platform use
- Support the resolution of customer specific issues/concerns
All About You
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, finance, information systems or a related field.
- Experience in fraud management
- Experience in customer relationship management
- Technologically savvy with the ability to understand and translate complex technical details into simple business concepts.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to mine and interpret data.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to learn quickly and multi-task across multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience interacting with customers and asking effective, forward thinking questions
- Knowledgeable in key metric identification for driving and maintaining healthy business performance.
- Must have excellent computer skills and be highly proficient in the use of Ms Word, Ms Excel, PowerPoint, which will be necessary in the creation of visually and verbally engaging reports and presentations.
- Flexible and solution-oriented, comfortable dealing with ambiguity
- Excellent relationship building skills; able to build and maintain strong, positive working relationships across multiple business functions and region
**Corporate Security Responsibility**
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
+ Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
+ Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
+ Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
+ Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.