Junior Project Manager

Job Description:
Junior Project Manager - Regional Innovation

Role Overview:
Huntsman has an opportunity for (Junior) Project Manager - Regional Innovation role with a background working in the chemical sector to join our established regional innovation team in the Advanced Material division. The team is actively involved in driving very different types of innovation 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 Strategic Project Manager in Europe, you will be responsible for driving activities within regional innovation projects, supporting fast-paced innovation activities to meet challenging market timelines.

We are looking for someone who is open to working in a hybrid setup, remote or in-presence with flexibility based on the business needs. Our Technology Center is located in Basel, Switzerland, with an additional option to work also from our production sites in Bad Säckingen, Germany and Monthey, Switzerland

Role Responsibilities:
As an Junior Project Manager - Regional Innovation, you will:

- Lead and manage regional innovation 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.
- 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.

Experience and Competencies:
What we are looking for:

- 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 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)

What next?

About Us:
At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization. Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world.

We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman.

In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.

Additional Locations:
Bad Sackingen, Monthey