Hybrid Junior Project Manager – Regional Innovation

at Huntsman Corporation

• Job title: Junior Project Manager – Regional Innovation
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Basel, Switzerland

About the role

• Huntsman seeks a Junior Project Manager for Regional Innovation in the chemical sector, leading cross-functional projects and ensuring successful execution within timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage regional innovation projects with a typical duration of 6 to 12 months, ensuring successful execution from initial planning 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 and monitor project progress using internal tools and platforms such as Microsoft Planner, OneNote, and Teams, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure timely and effective execution, proactively adapting plans in response to evolving priorities, risks, or market dynamics.
• Apply project management methodologies, primarily waterfall and occasionally agile, while leveraging best practices and frameworks (PMP certification is preferred).
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at different levels of the organization, ensuring alignment, visibility, and engagement throughout the project.
• Evaluate and report on project outcomes using financial tools such as NPV and ROI to support data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

• A Master of Science degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) is required, with a strong preference for engineering disciplines such as chemical, mechanical, process, or materials engineering.
• Minimum about 2 years’ experience in 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 industry is 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 or equivalent project management training (preferred but not mandatory)

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities