Job Description:
Junior Project Manager – Regional Innovation
Role Overview:
Huntsman has an opportunity for a (Junior) Project Manager – Regional Innovation 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 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
Do you think you’re the right fit for this opportunity? Apply today!
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.
· 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.
Experience and Competencies:
We are looking for candidates with drive, excellent communication skills and a solution-focused approach.
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?
If you would like to join an innovative, collaborative, and multicultural team, please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner, who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can. We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.
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, MontheyTop Skills
What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions.
We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
