IT - Product Manager - Labs & Formulation Analytics
France - Lyon, FR USA - Alpharetta, GA, US Italy - Bollate, IT
Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.
Job overview and responsibilities
Join us at Syensqo, where our IT team is gearing up to enhance its capabilities. We play a crucial role in the group's transformation—accelerating growth, reshaping progress, and creating sustainable shared value. The IT team is making operational adjustments to supercharge value across the entire organization.
Here at Syensqo, we're one strong team! Our commitment to accountability drives us as we work hard to deliver value for our customers and stakeholders. In our dynamic and collaborative work environment, we add a touch of enjoyment while staying true to our motto: reinvent progress. Come be part of our transformation journey and contribute to the change as a future team member.
As an IT Product Manager for Labs & Formulations Analytics at Syensqo, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development and implementation of innovative digital solutions that enhance our laboratory and formulation processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Research & Innovation, IT, and commercial facing times, to deliver cutting-edge analytics tools that support our mission of advancing humanity through scientific exploration. Your focus will be on creating sustainable, efficient, and user-centric solutions that align with Syensqo's commitment to innovation and excellence. The Product Manager - Labs & Formulations Analytics reports to the Product Lead - Research & Innovation. His role sits in one of the core Research & Innovation Centers of Syensqo.
Strategic Planning and Vision:
- Develop and communicate a clear vision for IT products that align with Syensqo's Research & Innovation strategic objectives, particularly focusing on lab data & formulations analytics.
- Identify opportunities for technological advancements - namely AI, Quantum - that can enhance the company's product offerings and operational efficiency.
- Build close relationships with all relevant Research & Innovation, Syensqo.ai and customer facing teams to unlock value for research operations, facilitate customer experience and improve NPS.
Product Development:
- Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to deployment, ensuring that products or SaaS solutions meet quality standards and user needs.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, data teams and software engineers, to bring digital products/Saas solutions to the company.
- Establish metrics to evaluate the success of IT products and initiatives, continuously seek feedback from users and stakeholders to improve product offerings and address any challenges.
Sustainability, Ethics and Risk Management:
- Ensure that all IT products in scope of the role align with Syensqo's commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
- Identify potential risks associated with new technologies and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and company policies in all innovation activities.
Project Management and Leadership:
Leadership and Motivation:
- Inspire and motivate the team to achieve innovation goals by setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback.
- Lead by example, embodying Syensqo's core values and promoting a culture of integrity, respect, and excellence.
Stakeholder Management:
- Collaborate with Research & Innovation, customer facing teams to build relevant business cases.
- Engage with internal stakeholders, including business units and leadership, to gather insights and seek alignment.
- Foster partnerships with external technology providers and research institutions to leverage external expertise and resources.
Resource Allocation:
- Efficiently allocate resources, including teams and budget, to ensure that projects are delivered in time, in budget, in value.
Conflict Resolution:
- Address and resolve any conflicts or challenges within the team, promoting open communication and a "Speak Up" culture where team members feel safe to express concerns.
- Facilitate collaboration and unity within the IT team, valuing diverse perspectives and encouraging constructive dialogue.
Education and experience
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Proven experience in product management, preferably in a laboratory or analytics environment.
- Strong understanding of data analytics, laboratory processes, and formulation technologies.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
- Passion for innovation, sustainability, and advancing humanity through science.
Skills and behavioral competencies
- Result orientation, influence & impact
- Empowerment & accountability
- Team spirit, building relationships, collective accountability
- Strong leadership capability, executing as appropriate in the areas of responsibility
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport and persuade others
Language skills
English
What’s in it for the candidate
- Be part of and contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime change journey
- Join a dynamic team that is going to tackle big bets
- Have fun and work at a high pace
About us
- Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
- At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.