Job Description:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Manage regional projects in line with AdMat Asia strategy and initiative programs. Support OM Head and AMT to lead global/regional projects.
- Manage project from ideation through launch and first year of sales in the Stage Gate process
- Establish and execute clear and robust milestone driven project plans for major innovation projects
- Schedule and conduct regular project updates with cross functional teams to review track and coordinate project activities
- Identify risks and barriers work with stakeholders to develop and execute mitigation plans to maximize chance of delivery escalate issues and propose resolutions
- Provide monthly reports on status and progress of major innovation projects
- Ensure data in all tools and dashboards related to specific innovation projects are updated and maintained
- Closely collaborate with stakeholders of Sales SM OM and Technology to ensure projects are adequately resourced
- Provide support or input to Stakeholders to facilitate prioritization of projects within the Innovation Program
- Lead and support the development and training of other colleagues in the Stage Gate process and project management
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide recommendations to position AdMat Asia future portfolio towards an accelerated growth of specialty products.
- Provide insight and recommendations for organizational or process improvements to accelerate the commercialization of innovation
- As needed present & provide updates and reports regarding the product and project portfolios.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Ensure that the Environment Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines are respected.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelors degree or above in chemical science or engineering.
Experience:
- 8 working experience in the chemical industry with at least 3 years of product or project management experiences.
- Background in marketing sales manufacturing or technical support.
- Experience and know-how in the aerospace automotive power or adhesives market is an asset
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Know-how/skills:
- Effective communication and presentation skills both in Mandarin and English.
- Solid market analytical thinking with business acumen.
- Good understanding of chemistry applied in diverse industries.
- Entrepreneurial minded with a bias for action sense of urgency adaptability and common sense.
- Ability to view issues from multiple perspectives and to keep the global picture in focus.
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills to lead cross-regional teams.
- Self-starter with ability to effectively analyze multi-regional information and prioritize competing deliverables while meeting deadlines.
- Hands-on detail-oriented highly analytical and organized with excellent follow-up and problem-solving skills.
- Must possess strong negotiation communication organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Project- and/or product management experience working across multiple functions.
- Knowledge of regional issues goals and objectives.
- Ability to develop key relationships both internal and external.
- Occasional domestic travel up to 25% of the time
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Business & Result Driven
- Industrial Focus & Customer Oriented
- Embrace Change & Devise Program
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
Additional Locations:
Required Experience:
IC