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Senior Strategic PMO Manager

Job ID: 41065  |  Location: Pratteln, Canton of Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland | Work Model: Hybrid 

 

Join Clariant as experienced PMO Manager and lead enterprise and finance transformation initiatives.

 

Clariant is a globally leading specialty chemicals company committed to creating value through innovation and sustainability. We are seeking an experienced Senior Strategic PMO Manager to lead enterprise and finance transformation initiatives with a strong focus on integrated planning, budgeting, and forecasting platforms. Reporting to FP&A – Corporate Controlling, this strategic role will drive the planning, execution, and monitoring of corporate initiatives, transformation programs, and special projects across the Finance organization and broader corporate functions on a global scale.

 

 

Responsibilities

  • Lead finance transformation programs, including end-to-end implementation of enterprise planning platforms.
  • Coordinate transformation initiatives including digitalization, operating model changes, and process improvements across the organization.
  • Establish and enforce corporate project management standards, governance frameworks, and reporting requirements.
  • Oversee project documentation, status reporting, milestone tracking, and issue escalation processes.
  • Analyse program performance, identify risks and dependencies, and propose mitigation strategies to senior leadership.
  • Advise project teams on best practices for project planning, stakeholder management, and change management.
  • Prepare decision materials, analyse program portfolio status, and provide strategic recommendations to executives.
  • Support business case development, value realization tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage roadmap definition, data integration, change management, and adoption strategies for planning platforms.
  • Ensure proper coordination and resource planning across multiple concurrent programs and competing priorities.

 

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Proven experience leading finance transformation programs including organizational change initiatives, cost reduction/efficiency programs, and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Direct implementation experience with integrated planning platforms such as SAP IBP, Anaplan, OneStream, Oracle EPM, and/or Adaptive Planning.
  • Strategic PMO experience including establishing/enhancing PMO functions, portfolio management, and executive reporting.
  • Finance/Controlling background with direct finance experience and operational finance knowledge.
  • Strong financial acumen and expertise in PMO governance, portfolio management, and project management methodologies.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing capabilities across all organizational levels.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills with high accuracy, precision, and attention to detail.
  • Change management expertise with proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities in complex environments.
  • Excellent communication skills with results-oriented approach and sense of urgency.

 

Our Offer

  • Global impact: Lead strategic transformation initiatives that shape the future of a leading specialty chemicals company.
  • Professional growth: Develop expertise in cutting-edge planning platforms and enterprise transformation methodologies.
  • Collaborative environment: Work with cross-functional teams across Finance, IT, and business units worldwide.
  • Strategic visibility: Direct exposure to senior leadership and influence on corporate decision-making.
  • Innovation culture: Drive digitalization and continuous improvement in a forward-thinking organization.
  • Meaningful work: Contribute to sustainable solutions that make a real difference in the specialty chemicals industry.

 

 

Your Contact

Wencke Leyens-Wiedau
Talent Acquisition Manager EMEA
Phone: 069/305-80667
Germany

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Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.


At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. 

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