Early Talent Project Management & Agile

Location: Barcelona, Spain

As a Junior Project Manager at dsm-firmenich, you’ll be right at the heart of where ideas turn into action! You'll work alongside experienced teams to help plan, organize, and manage digital projects that make a real impact—streamlining business processes, boosting product performance, and driving big strategic goals forward.

It’s the perfect opportunity to learn how complex projects come to life, sharpen your problem-solving skills, and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, global company that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

If you’re organized, curious, tech-savvy, and eager to grow—this role is your launchpad.

Your key responsibilities

1. Project management concepts and tool understanding

•    Develop a strong understanding of how to maintain oversight of all project activities, identify any issues and ensure these are resolved promptly. Keep track of and reporting on project progress using project management & Agile tools.

2. Stakeholder Management

•    Engage with stakeholders through regular check-ins, manage expectations, and communicate progress or risks early.

3. Agile Product Development

•    Contribute to agile product development by actively participating in Scrum ceremonies and maintaining the product backlog.

4. Consulting Mindset

•    Support solution feasibility assessments by aligning requests with platform capabilities and challenging assumptions where needed.

5. Product and Process Knowledge

•    Develop a strong understanding of products, platforms, and processes to support basic solution feasibility and user inquiries

We offer

•    2 year Graduate Programm withing our Digital & Tech function (first year apprentice contract, second year Fix contract).
•    Working since day one in an stratgeic global project sponsored by a senior leader
•    Mentorship since day one
•    Access to our development toolkit with training options
•    Competitivite Salary compensation

You bring

•    Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field, with 0–2 years of experience in a similar or supporting role in a digital/IT environment.
•    Basic knowledge of Agile/Scrum frameworks, with curiosity and eagerness to learn modern ways of working (Agile, DevOps, Product Thinking).
•    Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Confluence, or equivalent is a plus. 
•    Basic understanding of business processes and digital tools, with emerging skills in analytical thinking and structured problem-solving.
•    Communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams, with willingness to receive and act on feedback.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

 
DEI and Equal Opportunity Statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

 
Agency Statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.