Lead the Hempel Portfolio Management journey to deliver on our Double Impact Strategy
Hempel has recently kicked off an ambitious growth and sustainability strategy. This job gives you the opportunity to become an important part of our journey.
We are looking for an experienced Portfolio Manager to join the Product Portfolio & Assortment team. You will lead, further develop and drive Hempel Portfolio Management and be the owner of our New Product Development (NPD) process.
Drive alignment of our NPD portfolio to our growth and sustainability strategy
Our new strategy will see us double our business by 2025, while aiming for segment and sustainability leadership. As the Hempel Portfolio Manager, you will drive our efforts within Portfolio Management ensuring the needed transparency, so that we will strike the right balance in our New Product Development (NPD) efforts and maximize the value of our NPD portfolio.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead, further develop and implement Hempel Portfolio Management
- Continuously advance Portfolio reporting via our Data Analyst
- Plan, execute and ensure reporting of Portfolio Board meetings
- Own Hempel’s Stage Gate process for NPD projects
- Ensure continuous improvement of the stage gate process
- Ensure introduction of new employees to Portfolio Management and Stage gate process
We are looking for a strong candidate with solid experience within Portfolio Management
We expect you to have at least 3 years’ experience as Portfolio Manager, preferably from an international matrix organization, and with a proven track record of delivering results. This includes experience with:
- Development and implementation of Portfolio Management
- Portfolio overviews and reporting
- Portfolio Management systems
- Resource allocation processes
- Facilitation of Portfolio Board meetings
- New Product Development Stage Gate processes
Furthermore the ideal candidate has:
- Business acumen
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to be both ambitious and pragmatic
- Ability and desire to operate at both strategic/conceptual and detailed level
Leading Portfolio Management in Hempel
Product Portfolio & Assortment is a recent merge of Portfolio- and Assortment Management. We are based in our new headquarters in Kgs. Lyngby. As a team, we drive Portfolio Management in Hempel in cooperation with stakeholders globally.
We offer a working environment with focus on both work life balance and delivering to promises. We support each other to succeed. The position requires limited travel.
Global career possibilities
In Hempel we offer a variety of global career possibilities and many cross functional and cross cultural working relationships. We strive to create the right conditions for personal and professional development.
Join a global company where the employees are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do. With business in mind and people at heart we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great, global family.
Application and further information
To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system by clicking the link ‘Apply’ at the top
For further information about the job, please contact Director, Product Design, Technology and Portfolio Steve Hoyles at +45 41933806
More about Hempel
At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of 7,500 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.
We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.
At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.
We are proud to be majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, dedicated to philanthropic activities, with our earnings contributing to a multitude of charitable initiatives every year. It means that when working at Hempel, your hard work and dedication contributes to a greater cause, making your career matter twice.
Learn more about Hempel and our commitments on hempel.com/career.
Application due
2024-11-15
Seniority Level
Job Functions
Industry
Chemicals
At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.
We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.
At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.
