Senior Manager Technology Management Adhesive Technologies ‏(d/f/m)

At Henkel, you can be a game changer and craft your career. Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit by bringing your ideas to life within a global team. Our leading brands and technologies, along with our high-performing businesses will provide you with countless opportunities to develop your skills and explore new paths. Your career at Henkel will contribute to a more sustainable future, while you grow within our vibrant, diverse culture of trust and belonging. If you're up for challenging the status quo, join our team of pioneers and make your mark on the future with us.

Do you dare to make an impact?

YOUR ROLE

• Join the world's leading provider of bonding, sealing and functional coating solutions
• Become a member of the Technology Management team within the global Strategic Marketing of Adhesive Technologies
• Drive implementation and further development of Technology Steering to synchronize business strategy with the systematic development of the value chain over the strategic horizon for one of our global technology networks
• Collaborate on the development and continuous management of high-quality technology roadmaps in the defined governance framework with a cross-functional team comprising of Technology Management, Innovation, Operations & Supply Chain and Purchasing
• Ensure visibility of Technology Steering for the respective global technology network across businesses and functions
• Develop, and -where appropriate- lead or contribute to, key cross-business and -Adhesive Technologies programs, projects and initiatives in the context of Technology Steering
• Actively engage in further development of the Technology Steering data foundation and digital tools together with businesses, functions and the digital team.

YOUR SKILLS

• Master's degree in business or science from a top-tier university
• At least 8-10 years of experience in technology-related roles within B2B industrial or specifically specialty chemicals
• Very strong understanding of commercial and technology management including product management, product development, network optimization and supplier strategies
• Proven ability to implement strategic technology development programs e.g., S&OP implementation, production network design as well as high-value initiatives e.g., new product/process introduction, production transfers/localizations and make or buy studies
• Demonstrated ability to manage transformational initiatives in a multi-stakeholder global environment collaborating across multiple levels of an organization
• Excellent analytical skills paired with a strong ability to bring together a cross-disciplinary team incl. external partners and coordinate work in a complex setting
• Proficiency in data & analytics and strong understanding of key enterprise systems
• Fluent English language skills are mandatory, German language skills are beneficial

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to gender, origin, culture, mindset, generation, disability, religion and sexual orientation.