Ensures that production development plans and processes are established working in conjunction with other manufacturing teams who are involved in product development projects. Typically a seasoned specialist with five years of experience in technical aspects of product development. Prepares plans and processes. Monitors products under development. Writes product specifications for orderly testing. Develops and generates the pilot batches for the products under development. Conducts studies to define and plan product schedules.
R&D Transformation Solutions Designer at a glance ...
The R&D Transformation Solutions Designer drives end-to-end (E2E) capability design and transformation across R&D by combining service design, systems thinking, and program delivery.
This role focuses on shaping and delivering solutions that transform the way R&D operates, across people, process, and technology, while ensuring a human-centric, inclusive, and adoption-driven approach. You will connect strategy to execution by designing holistic solutions and leading or coordinating their implementation across functions.
We value curiosity, empathy, and kindness. Both in how we design solutions and how we work with each other.
Key Ingredients:
Capability & Service Design
Design and optimize end-to-end workflows and capabilities across R&D
Apply service design methodologies to create user-centered, scalable solutions
Create service blueprints, journey maps, and other design artifacts to visualize and improve end-to-end experiences
Translate business needs into integrated solutions across people, process, and technology
Help ensure alignment with broader transformation strategy and organizational goals
Take a holistic, systems-level view of challenges and solutions
Ensure solutions are grounded in real user needs through research, feedback, and iteration
Identify interdependencies across teams, processes, and tools
Ensure solutions are sustainable, scalable, and integrated into the broader ecosystem
Program & Change Management
Lead, coordinate or support (based on initiative scope) projects and programs from concept to implementation
Drive delivery of digital and non-digital solutions using Agile and hybrid methodologies
Orchestrate cross-functional teams to ensure successful rollout and adoption
Balance strategic design with hands-on execution
Drive change management and adoption strategies
Engage and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization
Manage resistance and ensure alignment through clear communication and storytelling
Act as a bridge between business, digital, and operational teams
Recipe for Success: Apply if this sounds like you!
Core Experience
Experience in service/solution design, program management, or transformation roles
Proven ability to deliver end-to-end solutions across people, process, and technology
Experience working in cross-functional, complex environments
Strong systems thinking and ability to work at both strategic and operational levels
Solid understanding of service design and/or design thinking methodologies
Experience with program/project management frameworks (Agile, hybrid, or traditional)
Knowledge of change management principles and stakeholder engagement approaches
Excellent communication and storytelling skills across different audiences
We recognize that no candidate will meet every requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match the description.
Nijmegen
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes .
