Senior Innovation Project Manager, Automotive

About this Position At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting‑edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel. What You’ll Do Manage multiple complex innovation projects for our business unit, Automotive Components, in North America Steer innovation projects to launch the next generation of Automotive Adhesives, Sealants, and Coatings Guide the project team through challenging dynamic developments and ensure that changes are properly tracked Effectively lead cross‑functional teams, own results, and shape outcomes Create and align on project timing and financial plans Update and report on project progress and summarize status of managed projects Prepare and present projects for decision meetings and reviews Manage project budget and relevant KPIs Identify risks and define countermeasures Guide team members to properly use project tools, templates and deliverables and drive execution Meet with colleagues and customers at our plants and customer sites (travel up to 30%) What Makes You a Good Fit Demonstrated ability to lead and align diverse cross‑functional teams, fostering collaboration across technical, commercial, and operational functions Clear enthusiasm for driving complex innovation initiatives, from early stage concept development through industrialization and market launch A minimum of five years of experience in project management or a closely related discipline within a technology‑driven or manufacturing environment Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree is considered a strong advantage Deep interest in the automotive market and preferably hands‑on experience working with OEMs, Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers, or within an automotive components context Proven ability to bring teams together, streamline complex information, and ensure alignment around strategic priorities and project objectives Strong command of MS Office applications—particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Teams—and practical experience with MS Project or comparable project management tools Excellent English written and verbal communication skills suitable for an international business environment PMP (PMI) or equivalent project management certification is considered a valuable asset This is a hybrid role. Selected candidate will be expected to be working on site in Madison Heights, MI 3 days per week Some Benefits of Joining Henkel Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1 Work‑Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program Financial: 401(k) matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement Family Support: 12‑week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement The salary range for this role is $110,000.00 and $140,000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. 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. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. #J-18808-Ljbffr Henkel