Junior Project Manager - Regional Growth Projects (12‑month assignment)

Huntsman has an opportunity for a Junior Project Manager - Regional Growth Projects to join our established regional innovation team in the Advanced Material division. The team is actively involved in driving very different types of growth 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 the Operational Marketing organization in Europe, you will be responsible for driving regional projects, supporting fast-paced growth activities to meet challenging market timelines.

We are looking for someone who is open to working in a hybrid setup, remote and in‑presence with flexibility based on the business needs. Primary location for this position is Bad Säckingen, Germany , with an additional option to work also from our Technology Center in Basel, Switzerland, from our office in Krakow, Poland and from our production site of Monthey, Switzerland.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage regional growth 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.

Requirements

• 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 with initial exposure to business activities 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).

Location: Bad Säckingen, Germany (primary); Basel, Switzerland; Krakow, Poland; Monthey, Switzerland.