About this role
About this Position
What you´ll do
- Manages, leads and reviews program of related projects
- Develops and maintains balanced innovation project basket to meet program revenue and profit targets for innovation
- Ensures alignment of program with global business plans, technical / customer roadmaps, positioning, risk analysis and mitigation plans
- Identifies potential key gaps and develops alternative solutions in cooperation with Global PD Lead in order to meet the business targets
- Provides regular updates on program progress to various gremiums and decision bodies Monitors activities on project level within the innovation programs with the individual project managers
- Organizes and leads program meetings and monitors project team meetings run by project managers
- Organizes and leads program meetings
- Monitors adequate quality before launch, confirms cross-functional alignment and supports launch of product in manufacturing when needed
What makes you a good fit
- Master’s degree, engineering or similar technical degree preferred
- 7+ years relevant industry experience required
- PMP certification required
- Significant experience successfully leading complex projects required
- Innovation process development experience required
- Experience leading and coaching people preferred
- Fluent English skills
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
- Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
- MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
- CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
- Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket
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, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.
Other facts
About Henkel group
Henkel operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands and technologies in two business areas: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands.
Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 145 years of success. The company holds leading positions with its two business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf / Germany, counts among the most internationally aligned German-based companies in the global marketplace.
Our company purpose expresses what unites us all at Henkel: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. We are a diverse team of about 47,000 colleagues worldwide, striving to enrich and improve life every day through our products, services, and solutions. Our Purpose is built from our roots and carries a long-standing legacy of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability into the future. Our shared values and Leadership Commitments guide our decisions and actions every day.
Imprint: http://www.henkel.com/imprint
Data Privacy: https://www.henkel.com/data-protection-statement-social-media
What you'll do
- The Innovation Program Manager will manage and lead a program of related projects, ensuring alignment with global business plans and monitoring project activities. They will also provide regular updates on program progress and support product launches.
Ready to join Henkel group?
Take the next step in your career journey