WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Business Acumen: Apply robust analysis and judgment to improve commercial effectiveness and efficiency, delivering optimal financial return for AkzoNobel.
• Project Management: Plan, organize, and manage resources and activities to achieve specified outcomes within defined timeframes and standards.
• Organizational Acumen: Successfully work across organizational boundaries to create optimal business outcomes.
• Customer Centricity: Ensure all process stabilization and improvement activities enhance the customer experience and meet business unit and cross-functional requirements.
  We are looking for candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in quantitative disciplines (or equivalent), preferably with an advanced degree (MSc, MBA) in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Marketing. Experience in a complex, global, diversified company and a proven track record in consulting skills and influencing senior stakeholders are essential. Your ability to develop innovative solutions, architect large-scale technology solutions, and your strong analytical and problem-solving skills will be instrumental in this role.
  Join our dynamic team at AkzoNobel and make a significant impact on our margin management capabilities. Fluency in English, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with and influence peers and management are crucial. If you are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and thrive in a deadline-driven environment, we would love to hear from you.
  Take the next step in your career and apply now to become our Margin & Pricing Implementation Program Manager at AkzoNobel. Together, we will drive continuous improvement and shape the future of margin management globally.

LET’S PAINT THE PICTURE OF THE ROLE

Join AkzoNobel, a global leader in paints, coatings, and specialty chemicals, as our Margin & Pricing Implementation Program Manager and be at the forefront of driving margin management excellence across our organization.
As the Program Implementation Manager, you will play a pivotal role in enabling and supporting AkzoNobel’s Margin Management Performance cycle. You will contribute to global process optimization, analytics, and reporting, ensuring a continuous improvement in margin management capabilities across our business units and functions.
You will work in a dynamic international environment and will be based in our headquarters Amsterdam. This role sits within the commercial & strategic development office and is closely collaborating with all the BU’s. You will report to the Director Margin Management Program.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead a global network: Activate and lead a global network to keep our community informed about global process stabilization and improvement initiatives. You will communicate standardized processes, share best practices, address performance challenges, and define margin stabilization objectives.
• Develop training programs: Collaborate with the Margin Management enabler/coach community to develop end-user training materials and programs. Your contribution will empower employees to effectively utilize margin management tools and processes.
• Drive implementation of a global Margin Management Performance Cycle: Contribute to the development and implementation of a global Margin Management Performance Cycle. You will work closely with our Business Unit Margin & Pricing Leads to define and implement standardized reporting and key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring alignment and continuous improvement.
• Design global standards: Utilize your expertise to design global standards that improve the performance of the Margin Management cycle, including data-driven processes and adjacent processes within AkzoNobel.
  In addition to individuals with a strong technical background in pricing and margins, we are seeking individuals who can effectively lead transformation initiatives and possess significant expertise in change management.