Innovation Project Manager

YOUR ROLE

• Lead multiple Innovation Projects within product development and product modifications arenas. Projects are often complex and cross-regional.
  
• Manage / facilitate regular interaction between innovation 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.
  
• Lead 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.

• YOUR ROLE CAN OFFER YOU
  
  
• Broad exposure to all functions throughout Henkel.
  
• Detailed learnings about how Henkel operates as an organization.
  
• Regular visibility to senior managers.
  
• Opportunity to learn about our product lines and customers.
  
• Opportunity to build your project management and organizational skills.

YOUR SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Technical / Marketing / Business field. Master’s 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: Mandarin and English.
  
• 5% travel possible (International or Domestic).

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.