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Do you view your development needs seriously as we do?

If YES, then take your career to the #NextLevel with BASF !

Objectives of the Position

The Project Management Senior Specialist (henceforth Senior Specialist) will coordinate and manage local project activities for Product Safety Asia Pacific (PSAP) within the BASF-wide strategic projects. In addition, the Senior Specialist will oversee other PSAP projects, playing a pivotal role in driving stakeholder engagement, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that all project objectives are achieved in alignment with the organization’s strategic goals. Furthermore, he/she will take ownership of specific topics, serving as a Champion for the PSAP team within the global/regional community related to these subjects.

Main Areas of Responsibilities and Key Activities

• Collaborate closely with PSAP expert users and Operations team in managing and coordinating project activities effectively
• Develop a Change Management Strategy to ensure business readiness and alignment with global/regional project timelines.
• Lead project planning efforts by defining the scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines to facilitate successful implementation.
• Identify and engage key stakeholders to secure their support and involvement throughout the change process, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
• Conduct impact assessments to evaluate how changes will affect stakeholders, processes, and systems within the organization.
• Design and oversee training programs to equip team members and stakeholders with the necessary skills to adapt to changes.
• Develop and implement communication plans that effectively convey information about changes, including objectives, benefits, and progress updates.
• Proactively identify potential risks associated with projects and develop mitigation strategies, assisting the team in resolving issues and roadblocks promptly.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by gathering stakeholder feedback and refining change management processes and strategies.
• Maintain thorough documentation of project progress, outcomes, and lessons learned, providing regular updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of change initiatives across the organization.
• Lead the knowledge management framework within the team, encouraging proactive knowledge sharing and continuous learning. Facilitate community exchanges within and across regions for key stakeholders across business units
• Establish metrics for measuring the success of change initiatives, monitor progress, and report on performance, recommending adjustments as needed.
• Monitor project progress and track milestones, developing relevant documentation, tracking tools, dashboards, and presentations to ensure transparency and engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, IT or a related field.
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or Change Management is a preferred.

Working Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in project management roles, particularly in change management contexts.
• Experience in large-scale IT projects, demonstrated track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in the Product Safety or Chemical regulatory compliance field is highly desirable.

Technical & Professional Knowledge

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrates strong leadership qualities with a proven ability to inspire and guide team members effectively through periods of change.
• Strong problem-solving skills and strategic thinking, while managing operational details.
• Proficient in creating comprehensive documentation for project and change management activities, establishing best practices for consistency, accessibility, and clarity.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and accountability, proactively taking responsibility for actions and outcomes.
• Proficiency in using collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, SharePoint) to facilitate teamwork and communication.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.

BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre was established in 2005. Located in Kuala Lumpur, the regional service hub has about 1,200 employees and growing. Focused on being a competency and digitalization driven hub, it also provides quality functional and know-how services in the areas of finance, controlling, human resources, real estate and facilities management, communications, environmental, health and safety, procurement, import-export order management, and information services to BASF companies and affiliates in the Asia Pacific region. BASF also has two other regional hubs located in Berlin, Germany, and Montevideo, Uruguay that cover the Europe and Americas regions.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €68.9 billion in 2023. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information at www.basf.com.