Head of Innovation Portfolio & Project Management EIMEA (d/f/m)
- Employer
- Henkel
- Location
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Sep 27, 2021
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- Discipline
- Other, Other
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Manager
- Organization Type
- All Industry, Other Corporate
Job Details
At Henkel, you can make a difference and craft your career. That's why you own your projects and take full responsibility from an early stage. Our unique brands in markets around the world open up countless opportunities to follow your convictions and explore new paths. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset that allows you to always think out of the box - take the chance and shape the digital future together with us.
YOUR ROLE
- Manage, lead and develop a team of dedicated Innovation Project Managers for our business unit in EIMEA
- Manage selected innovation programs and projects for the automotive industry
- Lead and review programs and related projects: steer execution of projects and programs for our customers in EIMEA
- Ensure alignment of projects and programs with global business plans, technical/customer roadmaps, positioning, risk analysis and mitigation plans
- Identify potential key gaps and develop alternative solutions in cooperation with Global PD Lead in order to meet the business targets
- Provide regular updates on project and program progress to various decision bodies
- Organize and lead Gate Keeper meetings
- Monitor activities on project level within the innovation programs with the individual project managers
- Monitor adequate quality before launch, confirm cross-functional alignment and support launch of product in manufacturing when needed
- Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering or Chemistry, PhD preferred
- Min. 5 years industry experience as project and/or program manager, preferred in chemical or automotive industries
- Min. 3 years of experience in leading teams and coworkers required
- Certification as project manager preferred
- Excellent software skills in specialized innovation project, portfolio and resource management software (preferred: Planview Enterprise Solutions)
- Excellent communication skills in English
Company
WE ARE PIONEERS AT HEART FOR THE GOOD OF GENERATIONS
Our purpose "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations" unites what we stand for, how we work, and forms the basis for our strategy.
The pioneering spirit of our company founder, Fritz Henkel, is what continues to differentiate us and unites Henkel employees worldwide. The ambition and motivation to work together on the solutions of tomorrow. Today. Every day. We do this not only for ourselves, but also for future generations, because we share a common responsibility.
Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Worldwide locations and an international culture shape our global footprint.
Henkel products and technologies are available worldwide. With employees from 124 nations and locations around the world, we achieve a strong presence both in mature and emerging markets.
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