Commercial Excellence Project Manager

Syensqo is all about chemistry. Were not just referring to chemical reactions here but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planets beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

Within Specialty Polymers the Commercial Excellence team is a global growth enablement partner working hand-in-hand with markets regions and functions to unlock topline growth and strengthen commercial SpP Commercial Excellence team operates as an internal advisory and project management team. Our mandate isto supportgrowingthe GBU topline and market shares through a combination of capabilities processes and tools :

• Partner with the market teams to reflect onuntapped full potentialgrowth opportunities for selected end uses identify where we want to win articulate a unique value proposition and develop the commercial and innovation execution plan to bring new value faster to our key customers
• ElevateKey Account Managementcapabilities to become the preferred supplier of today and tomorrows market leaders
• Enabledata-driven decision makingthrough AI and digital solutions enabling commercial teams to work better and faster (AI for leads generation pricing advanced analytics & Dashboarding)
• Own and continuously improvekey commercial excellence processes to maximize value capture:Customer Segmentation Channel Optimization NPS sales incentive structures

The team isglobally set up working side-by-side with regional commercial teams.

We count on you for:

As aProject Leader Commercial Excellence you will drive sustainable growth execution and deliver tangible business impact for the Specialty Polymers GBU.

• Act as abusiness partner to Markets leadership and commercial teams across the globe to support the GBU growth:from performance diagnostics and insight generation to problem solving and execution
• Partner with Marketing R&I and Strategy in theGrowth Dialoguesto expand our strategic marketing to full potential thinking ensure rapid growth delivery through R&I and Commercial execution
• Partner with Regional Sales and Marketing leaders in theWinroomsto fast track the cross-functional execution of our commercial devpool
• Championdata-driven decision making: leverage advanced analytics dashboard to perform sophisticated quantitative analyses and identify opportunities and gaps (e.g. market and customer dynamics pricing and volume trends portfolio and segment performance)
• Structure and synthesize complex information intoclear actionable insights and compelling narrativesfor senior stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with Strategy Marketing Sales R&I Finance IT / AI and other functions to translate strategy into execution
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of commercial excellence processes and ways of working at GBU level in alignment with the corporate framework
• Supervise coach & develop junior resources in the team (Business Analysts Interns)
• Build a strong personal network of influential partners within the GBU and across the Group

You will bring:

• Masters degree in Engineering or Business Administration from a top-tier institution
• 5 years of experience in the commercial marketing strategy / business development domain or in project management at a global industrial corporation OR top-tier consulting firm (Project Lead / Engagement Manager level)
• Industry experience in chemicals / materials / manufacturing is preferred but open to other B2B markets
• Experience executing complex global projects with proven impact on profitability / cash / customer growth.
• Experience working across functions and presenting to senior executives to persuade actions achieve outcomes
• Knowledge of specific processes (ex: pricing business rules / service levels execution direct sales vs distributor channel implementation) related to sales and / or marketing is a plus.
• Leverage Data Insightfully demonstrate outstanding data analysis (Excel as table stakes complemented advantageously by SQL / Python / scripting) data visualization (Excel / PowerPoint complemented by Tableau / PowerBI) and problem-solving skills (structuring synthesis)
• Master Storytelling turn data into compelling narratives and actionable insight for senior executives and operations
• Navigate Organizations & Stakeholders work collaboratively in an international cross-cultural environment adapting to different styles and preferences
• Problem solving- solve complex strategic problems in fast-moving high-performance environments.
• Project management structure workplans identify and manage risks and deliver on time and on quality
• Fluent in English

The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behaviors:

• Biased for Action motivated proactive fast learner
• Deeply curious asks why behind the data eager to learn new tools and techniques
• A change agent comfortable with ambiguity and driving transformation initiatives

You can count on us:

• High visibility and strategic impact direct contribution to the GBU strategic initiatives and decisions with exposure to senior GBU leadership and executives
• Fast-track career growth opportunities to grow and evolve into senior roles within or beyond the GBU sales marketing or asset management team
• End-to-end ownership autonomy to shape work influence business priorities and see tangible impact with flexibility in how you organize your work
• Learning & development culture on-the-job training strong learning opportunities and mentorship from experienced leaders

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package. The Portuguese annual base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is: 59000 to 73000. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills experience qualification and internal equity and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range. The primary location for this job is Portugal; however it may also be based in other countries. For other countries local competitive salary conditions will apply in line with local legislation. Information will be provided before your first interview
• 16 or more weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information:

• Smart working flexibility

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live work travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911 we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers with a diverse global team of more than 13000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer cleaner and more sustainable products found in homes food and consumer goods planes cars batteries smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us regardless of background age gender national origin ethnicity religion sexual orientation ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description we still encourage you to apply.

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