About the RoleAs part of the Global PLM Team, the Global Portfolio Leader – Kitchen Care & Fabric Care will play a critical role in driving our global product lifecycle strategy, delivering a harmonized, competitive and sustainable product offering.This leadership role focuses on aligning and streamlining product portfolios across the Kitchen Care and Fabric Care categories with clear commercial and operational objectives:
Delivering differentiating products and superior customer value
Building a lean and simplified portfolio
Accelerating growth and maximizing profitability
You will lead the global development and execution of product strategies and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with sector priorities and commercial teams across regions. A key focus will be on executing the Head, Body, Tail strategy, delivering harmonized Corporate Account Value Offers, and leading global Fast Track Projects to support innovation and new product introduction (NPI) targets.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute global portfolio strategies for KC, MWW, and FC, in alignment with growth and profitability objectivesSimplify and streamline the global portfolio in line with the Head, Body, Tail approachLead prioritization and implementation of global and regional Fast Track projectsPersonally drive one high-impact global Fast Track initiativeBuild and coordinate a highly engaged, cross-functional global network to execute portfolio strategiesDefine and enhance Value Offers, including digital solutions such as IntelliDish and IntelliLinenProvide business cases and strategic input for additional DD&D solutions complementing the portfolioManage relationships with global OEM partners, ensuring Diversey product approvals for key customer groupsAct as a strategic partner to sector leaders and regional teams to support execution excellenceKey Qualifications & ExperienceMaster’s degree in business, engineering, science, or related fieldMinimum 10 years of experience in B2B portfolio, product or project management, ideally in hygiene, cleaning, or related industriesProven experience in at least two of the three portfolios: Kitchen Care, Mechanical Warewash, Fabric CareExperience in leading cross-functional, international projects and managing stakeholders across regionsStrong understanding of internal commercialization processes and product lifecycle from development to deliveryKnowledge of the needs of key sectors including QSR, Foodservice, Convenience and HospitalityExcellent project management, prioritization and communication skillsFluent in English (both spoken and written)Key Competencies & BehaviorsStrong ownership and accountability: “Own, don’t moan”Proactive, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindsetComfortable making decisions with limited information when speed is requiredAdaptive and versatile leadership styleAbility to synthesize complex topics, manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressurePassionate about supporting others and enabling team successWhy Join Us?This is a highly visible and impactful leadership role at the heart of our global product innovation and portfolio strategy. You will work in a dynamic, hybrid environment with global exposure, high levels of autonomy, and the opportunity to shape the future of our key product categories.
