Program Manager

Play a pivotal role in bringing the new ONE Deco vision to life, by orchestrating global projects, such as product innovation and optimizing operational processes. As a Global Program Manager within ONE Deco, you'll be at the forefront of driving innovation and excellence in our product development and operational processes across all the brands in the decorative segment. This role isn't just about running projects—it's about crafting the future of our organization. Actively participate in creating a ONE-deco spirit, demonstrating collective scale and experience to think bigger and more thoughtful together. Be the first to explore areas with potential to propel our distinctive brands forward. Support the Brands and the segment in achieving growth and/or efficiencies, where it makes sense for the business. Here’s some of the other things you can look forward to This role focused on strategy execution through program management. You will act as portfolio manager for assigned prioritized Decorative Segment annual strategic projects. Your main focus is to orchestrate One Deco strategic projects encompassing cross-brand and cross-functional elements. This role involves achieving annual project results and ensuring long term strategic projects are progressing, with a particular emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence initiatives within the segment. You will, Lead and update the One Deco segment product pipeline. Handle Segment Innovation and Sustainability projects, ensuring a powerful innovative and sustainable global Deco pipeline (PaintGreen) Roll-out and anchor Segment Product Development governance and operations (ColourGate) Supply to Rethink Innovation and delivering differentiated solutions. Harmonize segment product management community and follow ups. What do you need to be successful in this role? You are a top-tier project manager – highly expert with cross functional projects - with a broad understanding of Hempel’s processes and stakeholders. You have a global and collaborative attitude and flourish with co-creation. Getting stuff done comes naturally to you. Validated experience in project management with a consistent record of success. Solid understanding of technical products and focus on operational execution. Fluent in English with excellent partner and interpersonal skills. Experience with coordination across functions, geographies, cultures Willing to take action with flexibility and creativity to drive projects globally - across many time zones. Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team. Wide understanding of Hempel functions and network strong influencing skills and a global mindset Sounds like a match? Welcome to apply! Click the ‘Apply for position’ button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system. More about Hempel At Hempel, we are committed to promoting a workplace that celebrates and values unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. It is an integral part of our strategy to secure an environment which enables each employee to feel the kind of inclusion that allows them to bring their authentic selves to work and contribute their best. Only by maintaining this momentum, will we succeed as a business, create innovative solutions for our customers and work towards our purpose of shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. We recognise that our journey must be persistent. We are dedicated to continually developing and improving our efforts and have a variety of programmes and initiatives such as Inclusive Leadership Training, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Network and preventive mandatory Anti-Harassment Training. This is not a complete list, but essentials supporting that every employee feels the responsibility of protecting our inclusive culture by treating each other with respect. #LI-Hybrid, #LI-Remote Application due Seniority Level Job Functions Industry Chemicals Across the globe, Hempel’s coatings solutions protect surfaces, structures and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915 by J.C. Hempel, and is solely owned by the Hempel Foundation, which not only ensures a solid economic base for the company, but is dedicated to making a difference in the world by empowering children to learn, supporting coatings science and sustaining biodiversity. ​