Junior Project Manager – Regional Innovation

Job Description :

Junior Project Manager Regional Innovation

Role Overview :

Huntsman has an opportunity for a (Junior) Project Manager Regional Innovation to join our established regional innovation team in the Advanced Material division. The team is actively involved in driving very different types of innovation projects transforming breakthrough ideas into tangible new product developments aligned with the market needs. We support the full journey from early-stage concept development through scale-up and successful market launch.

Reporting to Strategic Project Manager in Europe you will be responsible for driving regional innovation projects supporting fast-paced innovation activities to meet challenging market timelines.

We are looking for someone who is open to working in a hybrid setup remote or in-presence with flexibility based on the business needs. Our Technology Center is located in Basel Switzerland with an additional option to work also from our production sites in Bad Säckingen Germany and Monthey Switzerland

Do you think youre the right fit for this opportunity Apply today!

Role Responsibilities :

As an Junior Project Manager Regional Innovation you will :

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.

Experience and Competencies :

We are looking for candidates with drive excellent communication skills and a solution-focused approach.

What we are looking for :

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. A PhD is also highly valued and considered a strong asset particularly for roles involving advanced technical innovation or research.

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)

What next

If you would like to join an innovative collaborative and multicultural team please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can. We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.

About Us :

At Huntsman we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization. Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world.

We welcome the talent experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers from interns to seasoned professionals bring to Huntsman.

In return we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic industry-leading company where safety and ethics always come first.

Additional Locations :

Bad Sackingen Monthey

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Bluebeam,Waterfall,Basecamp,Jira,Project Management,Sharepoint,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle,Project Coordination

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1