Junior Project Manager – Regional Innovation (12month assignment)
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Job Location:
Basel - Switzerland
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
Role Overview:
Huntsmanhasan opportunity foraJunior Project Manager Regional Innovationto join our establishedregional innovationteam in theAdvanced Materialdivision.The teamis actively involved in drivingvery differenttypes ofinnovation projects transforming breakthrough ideas into tangible new product developmentsaligned with the market needs. We support the full journey from early-stage concept development through scale-up and successful market launch.
Reporting tothe Operational Marketing organizationinEurope you willbe responsible fordrivingregional innovationprojects supporting fast-paced innovation activities to meet challenging market timelines.
We are looking for someone who is open to working in ahybrid setup remote and in-presencewith flexibility based on the business needs.Primary location for this position isBadSäckingen Germanywith anadditionaloption to work also from our TechnologyCenterin Basel Switzerland from our office in Krakow Polandand from our production site ofMonthey Switzerland.
We offer 12-months assignment to start with.
Do you thinkyourethe right fit for this opportunity Apply today!
Role Responsibilities:
AsanJunior Project Manager Regional Innovation you will:
Lead and manage regional innovation projects with a typical duration of 6 to 12 months ensuring successful execution frominitialplanning through to final closure.
Coordinate and align cross-functional teams including R&D product management process development and manufacturing across multiple European sites to drive project success.
Translate strategic business opportunities into structured actionable project plans with clearly defined deliverables timelines and milestones.
Track andmonitorproject progress using internal tools and platforms such as Microsoft Planner OneNote and Teams ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensuretimelyand effective execution proactively adapting plans in response to evolving priorities risks or market dynamics.
Apply project management methodologies primarily waterfall and occasionally agile whileleveragingbest practices and frameworks (PMP certification is preferred).
Communicate effectively with stakeholders atdifferentlevelsof the organization ensuring alignment visibility and engagement throughout the project.
Evaluate and report on project outcomes using financial tools such as NPVandROI to support data-driven decision-making.
Experience and Competencies:
We are looking for candidates with drive excellent communicationskillsand a solution-focused approach.
What we are looking for:
A Master of Science degree in a STEM field (Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics) is with a strong preference for engineering disciplines such as chemical mechanical process or materials engineering. A PhDwithinitialexposure to businessactivitiesis also highly valued and considered a strong asset particularly for roles involving advanced technical innovation or research.
Minimum about 2 years experiencein project management or innovation roles or a PhD developed in a project environment close to industrial R&D
Proven ability to lead and deliver cross-functional projects independently
Prior experience in the chemical industryis considered a nice-to-have
Strong communication organizational and influencing skills
Demonstrated drive and ownership mindset you know how to push a project forward
Familiarity with financial evaluation tools (e.g. NPV contribution margin)
PMP certification orequivalent project managementtraining (preferred but not mandatory)
What next
If you would like to join an innovative collaborative and multicultural team please apply now. Your application will beforwardedto a Talent Acquisition Partner who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can. We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.
About Us:
At Huntsman we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization. Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world.
We welcome the talentexperienceand fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers from interns to seasoned professionals bring to Huntsman.
In return we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic industry-leading company where safety and ethics always come first.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
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About Company
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global chemical manufacturer of differentiated and specialty chemicals serving a diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets.
