Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Director Digital R&D & Innovation Solutions - Adhesive Technologies (d/f/m) - full-time or part-time
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Director Digital R&D & Innovation Solutions - Adhesive Technologies (d/f/m) - full-time or part-time
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About this position
At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Adhesive Technologies help to transform entire industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With our trusted brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth. Dare to make an impact?
What you'll do
- Define a vision and strategy for the future digital landscape for the Innovation/ R&D function of Adhesive Technologies
- Drive digital transformation and automation across the Innovation community ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Lead people and cultural change initiatives to help drive digital transformation of the organization
- Navigate complex stakeholder relationships across business units and cross organizational functions, fostering collaboration and shared objectives
- Develop and lead a comprehensive communication strategy for digital innovation (multiple platforms and stakeholder messaging)
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to create a dynamic and passionate working environment that maximizes innovation potential
- Assure the business has access to the latest digital, machine learning and AI technologies, including regular internal and external benchmarking
- Ensure seamless LIMS and digital interfaces of global innovation laboratories
- Regularly report digital engineering and analytical performance KPIs to inform strategic decision-making
- Develop and expand long-term partnerships with external experts, start-ups and collaboration partners
- Cultivate a keen understanding of the value of data, driving initiatives that leverage data for improved R&D processes and formulated chemistries
What makes you a good fit
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, IT, Business Management or other relevant field
- Minimum 10 years of work experience in technical leadership and organizational change within a complex matrix organization
- Experience in leading cross-functional diverse global teams
- Passion for driving change management, specifically focused on digital transformation topics
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively articulate ideas, influence stakeholders and build consensus
- Good strategic thinking, storytelling and analytical skills
- Experience in complex stakeholder management
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 24071371
Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf
Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment-Germany@henkel.com
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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