APAC Marketing Project Manager

Job Description:

Key Accountabilities

• Manage regional projects in line with AdMat Asia strategy and initiative programs. Support OM Head and AMT to lead global/regional projects.
• Manage project from ideation through launch and first year of sales in the Stage Gate process
• Establish and execute clear and robust milestone driven project plans for major innovation projects
• Schedule and conduct regular project updates with cross functional teams to review, track and coordinate project activities
• Identify risks and barriers, work with stakeholders to develop and execute mitigation plans to maximize chance of delivery, escalate issues and propose resolutions
• Provide monthly reports on status and progress of major innovation projects
• Ensure data in all tools and dashboards related to specific innovation projects are updated and maintained
• Closely collaborate with stakeholders of Sales, SM, OM and Technology to ensure projects are adequately resourced
• Provide support or input to Stakeholders to facilitate prioritization of projects within the Innovation Program
• Lead and support the development and training of other colleagues in the Stage Gate process and project management

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations to position AdMat Asia future portfolio towards an accelerated growth of specialty products.
• Provide insight and recommendations for organizational or process improvements to accelerate the commercialization of innovation
• As needed, present & provide updates and reports regarding the product and project portfolios.

Special Features

• Ensure that the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines are respected.

Key Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in chemical, science or engineering.

Experience:

• 8+ working experience in the chemical industry, with at least 3+ years of product or project management experiences.
• Background in marketing, sales, manufacturing, or technical support.
• Experience and know-how in the aerospace, automotive, power or adhesives market is an asset
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Know-How/Skills:

• Effective communication and presentation skills both in Mandarin and English.
• Solid market analytical thinking with business acumen.
• Good understanding of chemistry applied in diverse industries. 
• Entrepreneurial minded with a bias for action, sense of urgency, adaptability, and common sense.
• Ability to view issues from multiple perspectives, and to keep the global picture in focus.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills to lead cross-regional teams.
• Self-starter with ability to effectively analyze multi-regional information and prioritize competing deliverables while meeting deadlines.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, highly analytical and organized with excellent follow-up and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess strong negotiation, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Project- and/or product management experience, working across multiple functions.
• Knowledge of regional issues, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to develop key relationships, both internal and external.
• Occasional domestic travel up to 25% of the time

Key Competencies

• Business & Result Driven
• Industrial Focus & Customer Oriented
• Embrace Change & Devise Program
• Team Collaboration
• Effective Communication

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