About Unilever
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are love and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
Job Purpose
At Unilever Food Solutions, our purpose is to Free Chefs to love what they do. We work with Hotels, Restaurants and Caterers to create exciting menus that are good for diners, and good for the planet. Our brands include Knorr Professional & Best Foods— trusted and used by chefs and F&B operators every day.
Job Summary
The UFS R&D Support Manager – Future Technologies (SEA) plays a critical role in enabling the development and deployment of future-fit innovations across Southeast Asia. The role supports the pipeline of breakthrough technologies, accelerates innovation readiness, and strengthens technical capabilities to drive sustainable growth aligned with UFS strategy. This role partners closely with R&D leads, business teams, and external partners to translate emerging technologies into scalable, impactful solutions for the UFS portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
1. Future Technology Exploration & Deployment
2. Innovation Pipeline Support
3. Capability & Knowledge Building
4. Cross-functional & External Collaboration
5. Project & Portfolio Management
6. Governance, Compliance & Sustainability
Key Interfaces
Qualifications & Experience Required
Preferred
Key Skills
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.