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Innovation Project Manager

Employer
Henkel
Location
Shanghai-Zhangjiang, China
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Apr 7, 2022

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Discipline
Other, Other
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Project Manager
Organization Type
Other Corporate
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Job Details

HENKEL IS FOR THOSE WHO STEP UP. DO YOU?

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.
Job Summary
  • Innovation Project Manager leads and manages all Regional Projects for the respective SBU business. Project Management includes management of scope, stakeholder expectations, resources, timing and deliverables. This role is pivotal to supporting the SBUs growth and profitability goals as well as delivering new products in a timely manner to our strategic markets.
Duties and Responsibilities

  • Contribute to Global SBU success by driving Innovation Strategic Programs
  • Develop, lead and review Innovation Projects within Adhesives Development Process
  • Define and manage Project milestones to ensure alignment with global SBU plans, incl. financial business plan, technical roadmaps, customer roadmaps, etc
  • Provide leadership and management for Product Development projects
  • Direct project teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
  • Run efficient and effective use of both Planview and Adhesives Development Process
  • Drive master data accuracy within Planview
  • Steer effective business case submission
  • Facilitate and manage the clear definition and delivery of a project's value proposition
  • Efficiently setup, lead and co-ordinate project teams
  • Ensure thorough planning of project milestones / tasks / activities
  • Proficiently drive speed-to-market through professional project execution including milestone planning, monitoring of progress v plan and resource management
  • Submit projects for gate review when all deliverables are complete
  • Take action after gate review based on gate decision
  • Provide stakeholders with frequent and relevant transparency regarding projects
  • Continually enhance knowledge sharing and project management standards
  • Proactively communicate project progress status, issues / risks to stakeholders & Mgt
  • Manage project concurrently and maintain high quality standards throughout
KPIs

  • NPI, NPI Rate,
  • Project Timelines
  • Efficiency and Effectiveness metrics
  • Project launches and NPI achievement Rate with an acceptable PC level

YOUR SKILLS

Education & Professional Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • University degree (e.g Business Mgt, Engineering, Chemistry)
  • Minimum of 3 years for both business experience & project management experience
  • Global management of technology or product development project teams
  • Skilled in ADP & Planview
  • Knowledge of MS SharePoint
  • Data driven with good analytical skills e.g Access, Excel, Pivot Tables, etc
  • Collaborative & positive teamwork skills
  • Able to contribute to a positive "can-do" mind set and team spirit
  • Must be driven, persistent, and results-oriented
  • Enthusiastic Change Agent - ability to "sell" internally
  • Capability to drive and influence without direct authority
  • Strong communication skills
  • Persistent, determined, creative in the face of obstacles
PREFERABLE

  • Demonstrated experience in an R&D setting
  • Demonstrated experience with Stage-Gate / New Product Introduction
  • PMP & MBA Preferred, technical breadth an asset
  • Broad business experience covering several functional areas
  • Working knowledge of MS Project
  • SAP (PO3) Master Data Knowledge
Additional Requirements

  • Leading specific SU Strategic Innovation Management Projects
  • Travel up to 20% of time possible

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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