Innovation Project Manager
- Employer
- Henkel
- Location
- Shanghai, Shanghai, China
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Dec 18, 2024
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- Discipline
- Other, Other
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Project Manager
- Organization Type
- Other Corporate
Job Details
Dare to make an impact?
YOUR ROLE
- Lead and review many Innovation projects and program of related projects.
- Drive project execution; Manage project definition, planning, and implementation activities, in one or several single projects.
- Develop and maintain balanced innovation project basket to meet program revenue and profit targets for innovation.
- Define & manage project milestones to ensure alignment with global SBU/ SU plans and Inno Strategy - financial business plans, technical roadmaps, customer roadmaps, positioning, risk analysis incl. mitigation plan.
- Identify potential key gaps and provide alternative solutions in order to meet the business targets.
- Lead and motivate project cross-functional teams.
- Regularly update senior management and stakeholders on project progress.
- Monitor activities on project level within the innovation programs.
- Organize and lead program and project team meetings.
- Monitor adequate quality before launch, confirms cross-functional alignment and supports launch of product in manufacturing when needed.
- YOUR ROLE CAN OFFER YOU
- Connection and continuous interaction with different functions as project team members or stakeholder in the organization.
- Getting know and understand the other function’s way of working.
- Learning and getting deep knowledge on applications and developments in the SBU.
- Visibility in the organization.
- Being connected other SBUs and best practice sharing possibility.
YOUR SKILLS
- Master's degree in Innovation, Strategy or a related field
- 5 years of relevant professional experience in innovation, program and project management
- Certified on project management , e.g Prince2, Scrum Master, Six Sigma
- Experience with projects on technology or product development
- Knowledge on Planview software, Stage-gate Process, Microsoft Word, Project, Power Point, Excel, OneNote, Teams
- Skills and knowledge on Data Analytic tools, e.g Power BI, Pivot tables, Tableau
- Open to work with external project partners in selected projects, preferably having experience.
- Team-orientation, exceptional initiative, strong analytical thinking, ability to drive innovation and to work in a dynamic and challenging environment
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to manage stakeholders
- Open minded with willingness to find solutions out of the box
- Fluent English language skills; other language skills are of advantage
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.
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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