Innovation Project Manager

• Lead multiple Innovation Projects within product development and product modifications arenas. Projects are often complex, cross-regional and cross business units.
• Manage / facilitate regular interaction between cross-functional project 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 the 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.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelors degree in relevant Technical / Marketing / Business field.Masters 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: English and Mandarin.
• 5% travel possible (International or Domestic).

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Globally 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.