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Innovation Project Manager

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Henkel

Oct 12

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid, Senior & Expert Level
  • Product

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in relevant Technical / Marketing / Business field. Masters degree is a plus.
  • 3-10 years experience in industrial environment. 2+ years in Project Management, Product Development, Product/Category Management, or Application Engineering is a plus.
  • Experience leading or managing complex projects
  • Ability to lead and influence without formal authority. Experience working on or leading cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communications / team leadership skills
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Digital Skills: Excel and PowerPoint
  • Language Fluency: English. German or Mandarin is a plus.
  • 5% travel possible (International or Domestic)

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple Innovation Projects within product development and product modifications arenas. Projects are often complex, cross-regional and cross business units.
  • Manage / facilitate regular interaction between cross-functional project team members, often in a virtual team environment.
  • Work with team to define project milestones in alignment with global Strategic Business Unit plans and innovation strategy, manage accordingly. Milestones include product profiles, value propositions, financial business plans, technical roadmaps, customer roadmaps, validation, and risk analysis.
  • Drive the cross-functional project team(s) to accomplish the project deliverables on defined timelines.
  • Identify potential project gaps / hurdles and provide alternative solutions in order to meet the business and timeline targets.
  • Provide regular updates to leadership on project progress, manage stakeholders.
  • Oversee product launch stage in Adhesives Development Process (ADP) to ensure adequate quality before launch.
  • Participate in periodic stretch projects beyond the core IPM role. These are great career development and exposure opportunities, and can extend to anywhere within Henkel.

FAQs

Where is this position located?

This position can be based in Henkel offices in Dublin, Ireland or Rocky Hill, CT, USA.

What are the main responsibilities of the Innovation Project Manager?

The main responsibilities include leading multiple Innovation Projects within product development and product modifications, facilitating interactions among cross-functional team members, managing project milestones, and overseeing product launch stages in the Adhesives Development Process.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant Technical, Marketing, or Business field is required, with a Master's degree considered a plus.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

The position requires 3-10 years of experience in an industrial environment, with at least 2 years in Project Management, Product Development, Product/Category Management, or Application Engineering being a plus.

Is experience in leading complex projects necessary?

Yes, experience in leading or managing complex projects is necessary for this role.

What skills are important for the Innovation Project Manager position?

Important skills include the ability to lead and influence without formal authority, excellent communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in digital tools such as Excel and PowerPoint.

Are there language requirements for this position?

Fluency in English is required, while knowledge of German or Mandarin is considered a plus.

Will there be travel involved in this role?

Yes, the position may involve approximately 5% travel, which may be either international or domestic.

What types of career development opportunities are offered?

The role provides opportunities to participate in periodic stretch projects beyond the core IPM role, allowing for career development and exposure opportunities throughout Henkel.

Does Henkel support diversity and inclusion in its hiring process?

Yes, Henkel welcomes applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations, believing that the uniqueness of employees is a source of strength.

Leading with our innovations, brands and technologies. We are: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1876
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Henkel operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands and technologies in two business areas: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands. Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 145 years of success. The company holds leading positions with its two business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf / Germany, counts among the most internationally aligned German-based companies in the global marketplace. Our company purpose expresses what unites us all at Henkel: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. We are a diverse team of more than 50,000 colleagues worldwide, striving to enrich and improve life every day through our products, services, and solutions. Our Purpose is built from our roots and carries a long-standing legacy of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability into the future. Our shared values and Leadership Commitments guide our decisions and actions every day.

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