Senior Project Manager – In-House Strategy & Innovation

Brock & Decker; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attraktives Vergütungspaket

Karriereentwicklungsmöglichkeiten

Zugang zum Executive Team

Hybrides Arbeitsmodell

Job summary

Ein führendes globales Chemieunternehmen sucht einen Senior Project Manager für die In-House Strategie & Innovation. In dieser spannenden Position sind Sie verantwortlich für die Leitung strategischer Projekte, die Identifizierung von Wachstumschancen und die Förderung von Innovationen. Sie arbeiten eng mit Führungskräften und funktionsübergreifenden Teams zusammen, um datenbasierte Strategien zu entwickeln und die Unternehmensvision zu unterstützen. Diese Rolle bietet die Möglichkeit, flexibel im hybriden Arbeitsmodell zu arbeiten und sich in einem dynamischen Umfeld weiterzuentwickeln. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Innovation und Veränderung haben, ist dies die ideale Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Mindestens 7 Jahre Erfahrung in Strategieberatung oder Innovationsmanagement.
• Erfahrung in der Chemie-, Industrie- oder Fertigungsbranche ist wünschenswert.

Responsibilities

• Leitung strategischer und Innovationsprojekte von der Analyse bis zur Umsetzung.
• Entwicklung datengestützter Strategien zur Leistungssteigerung und Innovation.

Skills

Projektmanagement

Stakeholder-Engagement

Strategisches Denken

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Innovationsmanagement

Education

Abschluss in Wirtschaft, Ingenieurwesen oder Naturwissenschaften

MBA oder gleichwertig

Job description

Senior Project Manager – In-House Strategy & Innovation

Job Title: Senior Project Manager – In-House Strategy & Innovation

Function: Strategy, Transformation & Innovation

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

Join a leading global chemical company headquartered in Düsseldorf, renowned for its innovation-driven approach and commitment to sustainable solutions. With operations across continents and a deep-rooted focus on R&D, the company is shaping the future of the chemical industry through advanced technologies and strategic transformation.

Position Overview

As Senior Project Manager within the In-House Strategy & Innovation team, you will play a key role in driving high-impact strategic and transformation projects across the global business. You will work closely with senior executives and cross-functional teams to identify growth opportunities, develop strategic initiatives, and lead innovation projects that support the company’s long-term vision.

This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility to work remotely up to four days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic and innovation projects, from problem definition and analysis through to implementation and change management.
• Collaborate with business units and corporate functions to develop data-driven strategies that enhance performance, drive growth, and accelerate innovation.
• Conduct market, competitive, and financial analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and present executive-level materials to the Management Board and other senior stakeholders.
• Support the incubation and scaling of new business models, partnerships, and technologies.
• Act as a thought partner to the Head of Strategy & Innovation, contributing to the team’s evolving priorities and methodologies.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, agility, and collaboration across the organization.

Candidate Profile

• 7+ years of experience in top-tier strategy consulting and/or a corporate strategy / innovation role in a complex, global environment.
• Experience in the chemicals, industrials, or manufacturing sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to structure complex problems, think strategically, and drive execution.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and change.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; fluent in English (German a strong plus).
• Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.

What We Offer

• A high-impact role at the heart of a global industry leader.
• Exposure to the Executive Team and strategic decision-making processes.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment.
• Hybrid working model with the possibility to work from home up to 4 days per week.
• Attractive compensation package and career development opportunities.