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HEHenkel AG&Co.KGaA

Senior Manager Advanced Hair Innovation(m/w/x)

Düsseldorf
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior

Shaping long-term hair product innovation strategy, driving projects from ideation to consumer validation. 5+ years in beauty or FMCG innovation, global brand, or product management experience required. Flexible work scheme, hybrid model, and 30 days work-from-anywhere policy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Innovation Management, Business, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in Innovation, Global Brand Management, or Product Management, ideally within beauty or FMCG
  • Passion for beauty innovation at intersection of consumer needs, technology, and product development
  • Experience managing cross-functional projects in international environment
  • Strategic, analytical, and creative mindset with proactive, hands-on attitude
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills with ability to inspire and align stakeholders
  • Fluent English; German is a plus

Tasks

  • Identify emerging consumer needs, trends, and opportunities
  • Shape long-term innovation strategy for hair products
  • Drive innovation projects from ideation to consumer validation
  • Develop product concepts with clear insights and benefits
  • Validate product concepts through consumer testing
  • Steer cross-functional teams and ensure stakeholder alignment
  • Partner with Global R&D, Strategy, Consumer Insights, and Supply Chain
  • Collaborate with Brand, Marketing, and R&D teams in Lead Regions
  • Present and champion innovation projects to senior stakeholders
  • Facilitate cross-functional creative workshops
  • Foster a culture of innovation across the organization

Work Experience

  • 5 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanBasic

Benefits

Flexible Working

  • Flexible work scheme
  • Flexible hours
  • Hybrid work model
  • Work from anywhere policy (up to 30 days/year)

Diverse Work

  • Diverse growth opportunities

Mental Health Support

  • Global wellbeing standards

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Health and preventive care programs
  • MEGA Preventive Health Insurance

Generous Parental Leave

  • Gender-neutral parental leave (minimum 8 weeks)

Competitive Pay

  • Employee Share Plan
  • Henkel matching shares

Retirement Plans

  • Company Pension Plan (100% Henkel financed)

Other Benefits

  • CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance

Company Bike

  • My Henkel Bike

Public Transport Subsidies

  • Jobticket
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