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)
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