Looking for candidate with 5+ years Project Management experience, BS, MBA preferred. R&D environment, portfolio management, stage-gate model, product development, electronic materials technology experience preferred.
Position Overview:
The Innovation Portfolio Manager is responsible for developing and managing the Global Portfolio of Stage Gate projects for the Electronic Materials business. This activity includes Portfolio reporting and analysis and making recommendations to senior leadership on improving the mix of projects. Stage gate management and managing the flow of projects from concept to launch is also a critical activity. Consequently, there is a great deal of cross functional coordination and communication required of this position. Success in this position is measured in new product innovation.
Position Responsibilities:
Development and enhancement of the New Product Development Portfolio. Improve views and analysis to assist market and product development managers in identifying and selecting the correct strategic projects
Manage over all New Product Introduction reporting and provide direction for master data maintenance in SAP
Manage the effectiveness of gate meetings with recommendations for improvement and responsibility for implementation
Ensure alignment of portfolio with critical projects, annual plan, strategic plan, goals, and objectives
Create new business reporting tools and reports in order to better manage the Research & Development function
Assist in the annual development around the annual and strategic plans for R&D
Provide clear direction and expectations to indirect reports regarding responsibilities and performance standards for maintaining the SAP master data within the project portfolio
Minimum Requirements:
BS in Business or related degree, MBA preferred
Minimum of 5 years project management experience, preferably in R&D environments, prior portfolio management highly desired
Knowledge of electronic materials technology, engineering requirements, and the capability to plan and direct R&D project activities
Demonstrated leadership, team building, employee development, coaching, and motivational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and analytical skills
Effective presentation skills with experience at presenting to top management, customers, public groups and/or board of directors.
Excellent conflict resolution, negotiation, and problem solving skills
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer
Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran
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Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis
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