Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Innovation Project/Program Manager
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Innovation Project/Program Manager
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About this Position
As an Innovation Project/Programme Manager, you will play a key role in driving strategic innovation initiatives from concept to launch. You’ll lead cross-functional programmes, manage a portfolio of projects, and ensure alignment with global business objectives. This role is ideal for a proactive leader with a passion for innovation, strong programme management skills, and the ability to turn ideas into impactful results.
What you´ll do
Project Level
- Manages individual, complex, cross-regional innovation projects on operational level. Projects will be an approximate equal mix of New Product Development and Existing Product Upgrades/Maintenance.
- Creates and aligns on project time schedule and financial plan
- Updates and reports on project progress and summarizes status of managed projects
- Prepares and presents projects for decision meetings and reviews
- Identifies risks and defines countermeasures
- Takes lead in case of problems and conflicts
Program Level
- Manages and leads programs of related projects, including periodic program team meetings
- Ensures alignment of program with global business / financial plans, technical / customer roadmaps, positioning, and conducts risk analysis and mitigation plans.
- Identifies potential key gaps and develops alternative solutions in cooperation with Global PD Lead in order to meet the business targets
- Provides regular updates on program progress to various decision bodies
- Monitors activities on project level within the innovation programs with the individual project managers.
What makes you a good fit
- Strong experience in innovation management, with the ability to drive ideas from concept to launch.
- Skilled in managing diverse project portfolios and aligning them with strategic business goals.
- Proven track record in programme and project management, ideally within a PMO environment.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex data and make informed decisions.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence in engaging cross-functional and senior teams.
- Strategic thinker who can plan effectively, anticipate challenges, and align activities with long-term objectives.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Globally 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
- Performance bonus / incentives
- Competitive Pension & Life Assurance - Company contributes up to 10% of basic salary
- Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance - VHI
- Flexi-time Policy
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 welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 25079949
Job Locations: Ireland, Leinster, Dublin
Contact information for application-related questions: RecruitmentUKIE@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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