Innovation Project Leader

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Innovation Project Leader to join Nouryon Performance Formulations. You will play a key role in defining project plans including scope, milestones and deliverables for medium to large sized projects; managing execution and delivery within the agreed time, budget and scope. Further, you will lead, coach and appraise a small team of indirect reports which are assigned to a project. Additional responsibilities within the role is to act as a focal point for assigned Business Line and support the continuous improvement of the PF Innovation process incl. tools, templates and capabilities.
Main responsibilities
Drives the project including communication and stakeholder management.
Manages resistance and ambiguity and provides the environment for success of the project.
Sets objectives for project team members, provides clear, open and constructive feedback.
Creates an open environment in the project team where all people can perform at their best and ensures an engaged project team.
Manages and plans relevant (departmental) budget and proactively manages the cost and acts in line with HSE and Compliance regulations.
Presents project progress, based on milestones, exceptions and deliverables on a regular basis to internal and external stakeholders.
Support assigned BL with PF Innovation Process related questions and need for support.



Qualifications
M.Sc in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or equal education
Minuimum 5 years of experience from the chemical industry and relevant field
Fluent in written and spoken English and Swedish, additional languages are an advantage



To be successful in this position we believe you have a high social competence, high customer focus and the ability to build successful and long-term relationships. You are confident in your own expertise and deliver results while maintaining a high quality in your work. You also possess the ability to work efficiently and you know how to prioritize in your daily work.
Why join us?
Are you passionate about sustainability, innovation, safety, and collaboration? Do you want to grow together with a company that is forward-looking and continuously improving how they work? Our employees have ideas on how to build a sustainable future and the drive and passion to realize them. They believe that building long-term relationships and integrity are keys to success. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. We offer you countless career opportunities. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.
Additional information
This is a permanent position position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Innovation Process Manager and based in Stenungsund, Sweden.
Please apply via our online recruitment system with an uploaded job specific resume and cover letter. We do not accept applications via e-mail, these applications will be disregarded.
For additional information about the vacancy please contact Jessica Modin, Innovation Process Manager, Jessica.Modin@nouryon.com +46 733 855 340
For information about the recruitment process or your application, please contact Wictoria Majstrand, HR Business Partner +46 709 577 646
For unions related questions please contact:
Akademikerklubben, Anna-Lena Palm, +46 733 855 113
Unionen, Magnus Svensson, +46 73 385 58 38
If you have any general questions or need assistance, please contact: Recruiting.SE@Nouryon.com
About Nouryon
We are a global specialty chemicals leader. Markets worldwide rely on our essential chemistry in the manufacture of everyday products such as paper, plastics, building materials, food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care items. Building on our nearly 400-year history, the dedication of our 10,000 employees, and our shared commitment to business growth, strong financial performance, safety, sustainability, and innovation, we have established a world-class business and built strong partnerships with our customers. We operate in over 80 countries around the world and our portfolio of industry-leading brands includes Eka, Dissolvine, Trigonox, and Berol.
We are organized in three Businesses:
Performance Formulations focuses on business lines based on tailored performance that require a high level of customer intimacy, such as those for personal care and agriculture.
Technology Solutions includes business lines that are an integrated part of our customers’ processes, such as catalysts and additives for the polymer and pulp industries.
Industrial Chemicals encompasses our salt-chlorine value chain, which supplies end markets ranging from lightweight metals and plastics to pharmaceuticals.
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The application process
After the closing date, we will start the selection process.
In our first selection we thoroughly go through all the applications. If your skills and qualifications match the profile we are looking for, you will be invited to an initial phone interview that takes approximately 30 minutes. If you proceed in our selection process we invite you to a face-to-face interview that takes about 1,5 hours. There you will meet with the the hiring manager.
We look forward to your application!
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