About this Project Manager Synthetics role at GAF
Vernetzen, Stärken, Entwickeln und Begeistern - das sind die Werte, die uns antreiben und die BMI zu einem Unternehmen machen, in dem Sie sich entfalten und wachsen können.
Based at our Heusenstamm location, we are seeking a Project Manager Synthetics (m/f/d) for our Research Development & Engineering team within the synthetics category. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management, coordination, and technical oversight of RD&E projects, while ensuring collaboration across the BMI Group and monitoring industry innovation.
Your key responsibilities:
End-to-End Project Management & Process Development: Prepare, manage, and coordinate RD&E projects from initial recipe development and production process design to final validation, ensuring seamless implementation within production environments.
Collaboration: Lead projects in cooperation with internal and external stakeholders, including third-party suppliers, universities, and research institutes across the full BMI Group.
Technical Documentation: Prepare and present comprehensive project reports, as well as detailed product and process specifications derived from research results.
Laboratory Leadership: Conduct and oversee laboratory work related to R&D projects, including the rigorous validation of applications.
Innovation & Monitoring: Stay abreast of industry trends, professional literature, and patents to positively influence development. Represent BMI at trade fairs and conferences while consulting with internal sales teams (PLG), suppliers, and customers.
Your Profile:
Educational Background: University degree in Chemistry, Technical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a PhD. Proven expert knowledge and extensive experience in the field of waterproofing technology is a plus, but not mandatory.
Industry Expertise: Solid understanding of the synthetic membrane waterproofing business and practical experience in the application of synthetic membranes.
Technical Passion: A strong drive to acquire and deepen knowledge in synthetic technologies, specifically PVC (monomeric and polymeric) and TPO.
Partner Management: Demonstrated experience working effectively with external partners and international suppliers.
Language Skills: Fluent in English (the primary language for group-wide project discussion).
Core Competencies: Strong project management and organizational skills. Analytical problem-solving ability and leadership qualities. High level of integrity, motivation, and safety consciousness.
Excellent team spirit and the ability to work in a cross-border, multicultural environment.
Mobility: Willingness to travel regularly within the BMI Group.
What we offer: - based on hiring location it would include a range of the following:
Future-Proof Compensation: Attractive salary package & company pension scheme
Work-Life-Balance: 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours & primarily office-based work with a regular mobile office option
Diverse Mobility Solutions: Job bike (JobRad), commuting allowance & free parking
Support for Families: Childcare cost subsidy & pme Family Service
Focus on Further Development: Individual development and training opportunities
Health Matters: Health benefits & BMI supplementary health insurance fund (Zuschusskasse)
Find your new professional home with us and apply now through our online application system. We look forward to receiving your application! If you have any questions beforehand, please feel free to reach out to [email protected].
Eine Karriere bei BMI ist mehr als nur ein Job! Wir helfen Ihnen, eine Tätigkeit zu finden, die Ihnen Spaß macht und in der sie Ihre Fähigkeiten nutzen und weiterentwickeln können.
Wenn wir zusammenarbeiten, können wir Großes erreichen. Schließen Sie sich uns an!
