About this Position
As a Regional Innovation
Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and driving the innovation
project portfolio across the IMEA region, ensuring strategic initiatives are
effectively managed from concept through commercialization. You will act as the
central coordinator between R&D;, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations,
Commercial, and other key stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that
support business growth and market competitiveness.
The role requires strong
project and portfolio management capabilities to prioritize initiatives,
allocate resources, manage risks, and ensure projects are delivered on time and
within scope. You will establish governance frameworks, create transparency across
the innovation pipeline, and facilitate data-driven decision-making to maximize
portfolio value.
In addition, you will lead
cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, influencing stakeholders at
various organizational levels and driving alignment around common objectives. A
key focus will be translating innovation strategies into successful product
launches and commercial outcomes while fostering a culture of collaboration,
accountability, and continuous improvement.
Success in this role requires
excellent leadership, stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and
communication skills, along with a passion for innovation and the ability to
navigate a dynamic, multicultural business workplace across the IMEA region.
What you´ll do
- Lead regional innovation projects from ideation through
commercialization.
- Manage and optimize the innovation project portfolio, ensuring
alignment with business strategy.
- Establish project governance, prioritization, and resource planning
processes.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration among R&D;, Marketing,
Supply Chain, Operations, and Commercial teams.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while ensuring timely
escalation of critical issues.
- Monitor project performance, timelines, bu
📌 Innovation Portfolio (Pune)
🏢 Henkel
📍 Pune