R&D – Project Management Officer (PMO Manager)PERNOD RICARD

Pernod Ricard est un leader mondial du secteur des vins et spiritueux, associant des savoir-faire uniques dans la fabrication de ses produits, le développement de ses marques et leur distribution mondiale.

Notre vaste portefeuille, allant du premium au luxe, compte notamment la vodka Absolut, le pastis Ricard, les scotch whiskies Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute et The Glenlivet, le whisky irlandais Jameson, le cognac Martell, le rhum Havana Club, le gin Beefeater, la liqueur Malibu ou les champagnes Mumm et Perrier-Jouët.

Nous sommes un groupe qui a une âme : une entreprise avec des valeurs familiales, ancrée dans nos terroirs et notre héritage. Nous assurons la croissance à long terme de nos marques, dans le respect des individus et de l'environnement, tout en permettant à nos plus de 19 500 collaborateurs dans le monde entier d'être les ambassadeurs de notre authentique culture de la convivialité, porteuse de sens, inclusive et responsable.

Notre raison d'être, notre mission, notre ambition et notre culture définissent qui nous sommes et propulsent notre succès collectif.

Nous valorisons la diversité et la solidarité au sein de notre organisation et dans nos relations avec nos parties prenantes. Nous sommes convaincus que la diversité de nos parcours, de nos expériences et de nos savoir-faire sont les moteurs de notre créativité. Votre personnalité, votre regard, votre intuition et vos idées comptent !

Nos méthodes de recrutement se concentrent donc sur les compétences et le savoir-être et nous accueillons tous types de talents.

R&D - Project Management Officer (PMO Manager)

Want to join a fast‑moving company, work among convivial teams, and take part in the global growth strategy of one of the most prestigious and comprehensive portfolios in the wine & spirits industry?

We are looking for an R&D - Project Management Officer!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As R&D Project Management Officer (PMO Manager), you lead a team of technical project managers responsible for the delivery of innovation and technical development initiatives across the R&D pipeline. Working closely with the Business unit PMO Head and R&D Director, you drive cross‑functional execution, resource planning, and adherence to PMO standards.

You ensure strong alignment with strategic priorities, promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and support technical enablement across projects. Reporting to the BU PMO Head, you play a key role in connecting strategy to execution, enabling high‑impact and timely product development. In addition to team leadership, you are directly accountable for leading complex, high‑scope R&D projects.

Location

Paris - The Island site

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pipeline Delivery & Execution

Ensure timely and cost-effective execution of Crystal R&D projects, aligned with business goals. Monitor pipeline performance against time, cost & budget, manage risks, and drive cross-functional collaboration for seamless delivery.

Strategic & Agile Portfolio Management

Ensure strategic oversight of the Crystal R&D portfolio by driving project intake, prioritization, and resource planning. Provide visibility on status, risks, and interdependencies to enable informed senior stakeholders' decision-making and coordinated execution across initiatives. Run local executional NPD governance forums.

Team Leadership & Management

Lead and develop a team of technical project managers, fostering a high-performance culture through coaching, feedback, and development planning. Ensure effective resource allocation by matching capabilities to project needs, while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement in project delivery.

PM Capability & Process Excellence

Establish and embed consistent project management standards, tools, and ways of working across the R&D portfolio. Drive Stage-gate process maturity by identifying gaps, implementing improvements, and fostering a culture of operational discipline and continuous learning.

Technical Enablement & Innovation Support

Support the delivery of R&D projects by connecting teams to the right technical capabilities, platforms, and expertise across the organization. Identify & resolve project roadblocks. Promote a shared technical culture by encouraging knowledge exchange and awareness of emerging trends.

If you recognize yourself in the description below, don't wait to apply!

• 7+ years of experience in R&D project management, innovation, or new product development within FMCG or a comparable complex environment, with strong expertise in Product Lifecycle Management, Stage‑Gate processes, and portfolio governance
• Proven ability to deliver NPD projects and support market launches, with a solid understanding of liquid and packaging development, as well as quality, regulatory, and manufacturing constraints
• Natural cross‑functional leadership, acting as a key interface between Marketing and Operation teams and leveraging consumer insights and product validation
• Experienced people manager with strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills in matrixed environments

Wait, there's more…

We offer you an outstanding and collaborative workplace that embodies our sharing & conviviality culture, flexible remote working (up to 2 days per week), comprehensive health insurance, attractive compensation including profit‑sharing, continuous learning opportunities, employee events, and more.

Pernod Ricard is committed to offering equal opportunities to all talents.

Our recruitment methods focus on skills and competencies.

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Target Hire Date:

2026-09-01

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