Manager - Strategic Projects
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About the role
About this Position
We are seeking a highly organized and driven professional to lead high-value strategic initiatives within our Strategic Business Unit (SBU). The ideal candidate will excel in portfolio optimization, robust risk management, and fostering alignment among key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and effectively.
What you´ll do
Strategic Project Leadership
1.Spearhead critical, high-value strategic projects within the SBU from inception to completion.
2.Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to drive comprehensive project planning and rigorous milestone tracking.
3.Proactively identify and manage project risks, facilitate key decisions, and maintain clear, consistent communication with senior leadership.
Portfolio Management
1.Support the proactive optimization of the project portfolio to improve overall cost efficiency and speed to market.
2.Manage the portfolio actively, maintaining strict oversight and accounting for high-value projects.
Reporting & Analytics
1.Analyze data and consistently maintain accurate sales reporting to support strategic business decisions.
What makes you a good fit
Minimum 5 Years of work experience
Engineering - Mechanical, Chemical, Electronic preferred
Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build relationships, influence decisions, and align cross-functional stakeholders.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, specifically in tailoring updates for leadership and facilitating project discussions.
Project Governance: Deep understanding of milestone tracking, risk mitigation, and comprehensive strategic planning
Some perks of joining Henkel
Diverse national and international growth opportunities
Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children
Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual gross salary
Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 children
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
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