About This Position

• Lead and execute multiple innovation programs/projects through Henkel's stage-gate process with cross-functional teams in APAC to deliver significant revenue/profit contribution to SBU goals.
• Define & manage project milestones to ensure alignment with global and regional SBU plans and Inno Strategy - financial business plans, technical roadmaps, customer roadmaps, positioning, risk analysis incl. mitigation plan.
• Support translation of ideas into innovation projects in line with global guidance and process.
  
  

What you´ll do

• Manage entire portfolio of innovation and product development projects in APAC region.
• Manage, lead and motivate cross-functional project team - build high performing project teams.
• Ensure full alignment in the regional innovation leadership team and key stakeholders (sales, product development, application engineers, operations, purchasing, etc.) on business priorities, targets, business case, timelines, risk management.
• Ensure delivery of projects on time and provide proactive, regular, and appropriate communication on status of projects.
• Identify project risks and define countermeasures. Escalate any delays immediately.
• Take lead in case of problems and conflicts during project management.
• Ensure continuous improvement of the innovation process and drive initiatives to increase speed to market.
• Closely collaboration with the global Innovation Project Manager team to foster best practice exchange and continuous improvement.
  
  

What makes you a good fit

• University degree in Management / Engineering / Science / Chemistry preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Project Management.
• Experience in project management in product launch for relevant industries/technologies is an advantage.
• Excellent English communication skills in English.
• Advanced leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong conflict management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong positive “can-do” mind set and team spirit.
• Entrepreneurial, persistent and result-oriented mind-set.
• Advanced skills in MS Office applications (especially Excel and PowerPoint), with a strong willingness to learn and work with additional software.
  
  

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Comprehensive Group Insurance Scheme
• Annual Physical Examination
• Flexible Benefits cover for dependents
• Company Products Discount
  
  

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.