Project Manager (Advisory - Chemicals & Materials, Contract)

Kline & Company is a global market intelligence and advisory services firm with core competencies in the Energy, Chemicals, and Beauty sectors. For more than 65 years, Kline continues to empower clients to make informed informed decisions that drive business growth with an unparalleled depth of industry expertise, extensive research capabilities and data driven insights.

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Kline & Company is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Project Manager in Chemicals and Materials Global Practice within its Advisory team on a six-month contractual basis.

Job Description:

The Chemicals Practice focuses on market assessment, market-entry, analysis of distribution channels, due diligence and acquisition screening, identification of unmet needs, as well as customer perception, retention, and satisfaction on a global basis across the chemicals and related process industries and CPG/consumer healthcare industries, with a focus on detailed manufacturing cost analysis, P&L assessment, comparative technology assessment, and manufacturing process improvement. This position will report to the Director, of Chemicals and Materials.

Job Requirements:

• Guide research process and deliverables of proprietary projects
• Oversee efforts of the individuals conducting research, and write reports
• Work with the senior management of the practice, develop/refine the scope of studies, scheduling, budget, and client deliverables
• Drive staff performance to the successful completion of studies
• Assure the content and quality of the studies
• Write/Review the reports for proprietary studies
• Work with the project team to conduct analysis, develop appraisal and recommendations, and prepare presentations and all supporting documentation
• Present the findings of the project to the client
• From time to time, conduct selected primary interviews to obtain critical insights and information
• Assist with the growth and development of practices
• Working with the Director and VP of the Chemicals and Material practice, develop/refine proposals in response to client requests, including scope, scheduling, budget, and client deliverables
• Maintain and develop client relationships
• Assist with business development meetings and presentations
• Identify enhancements to project deliverables and work processes
• Develop the practice’s junior staff
• At least ten years of experience in consulting in the chemical industry
• Experience developing, managing, and presenting project results to senior management, either internal or external
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a multinational team
• Analytical, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Ability to manage, mentor, and motivate in a team environment to achieve results that meet or exceed client expectations
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering (preferably Chemical), or a related field; MBA is a plus Excellent organization skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Foreign language skills are a plus
• Good oral and written English language skills are required o Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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