Sr Business Analyst/Associate Product Manager, Innovation Digital Platforms

Ingredion is hiring an Senior Business Analyst/Associate Product Manager who will be part of Digital Innovation team within the Ingredion's Global Innovation Group based in Bridgewater, NJ. The incumbent will be responsible for development, optimization, and maintenance of data management and AI/ML platforms for more effective product innovation, design, and development of next generation food and industrial ingredients.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead discovery sessions to establish and document business processes that will be implemented in the software platforms

• Define software requirements through interactions with key Innovation Stakeholders, ensuring they are in line with business goals and deliver the best possible user experience

• Create user stories, documenting functional and technical specifications and acceptance criteria

• Develop preliminary User Interface design based on gathered requirements, breaking down complex functionality into structured, intuitive UI.

• Communicate requirements to key software development resources to aid in application design for front and back-end solutions

• Manage multiple work streams, assessing priorities, managing timelines, and delivering complete, accurate work products

• Develop and conduct comprehensive test cases and persona-based testing scenarios, ensuring all developed functionalities meet business needs and acceptance criteria

• Ensure that the software meets project objectives and customer expectations

• Administer and maintain the platforms, identify opportunities and drive initiatives to streamline operations, introduce automation, and improve the customer journey

• Implement standards and processes to maintain data integrity and keep the systems optimized

• Provide support and guidance to the R&D team and the developers on the best practices and methodologies for software development.

• Develop data visualization capabilities using self-service visualization tools, like Power BI

• Conduct administrative tasks as an application administrator for Innovation 360 platform

Qualified candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science, or related fields and 3-5 years of experience in technology services and/or software development

• Demonstrated record of working as a business analyst in development and successful delivery of digital products

• Experience with Agile methodologies highly recommended

• UI/UX development experience highly recommended

• Proficient in use of DevOps, Jira, as well as UI/UX software applications (e.g. FIGMA)

• Track record of developing, optimizing or working on scientific platforms for research & development and/or food manufacturing is highly desirable

• Working experience in R&D organizations within food or manufacturing industry is a plus

• Ability to travel within the region up to 15% of the time.

Required behaviors and skills:

• A high degree of energy, self-motivation, personal commitment, and ownership.

• Complex and innovative problem-solving, a proactive attitude, attention to detail with strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities

• Creative design-thinking, excellent communication and listening skills and customer-centric mindset

• A team player, with ability to build strong relationships across stakeholder groups and effectively influence and communicate across various business units and at senior levels within the organization

• Strong work ethic and ability to think quickly on your feet and adapt to a fast-paced environment

• Organized & disciplined; can manage competing priorities and operate effectively within a highly matrixed, global organization across multiple time zones

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability-mental or physical-marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law ("protected classifications"). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Country