Now hiring! Product Launch Specialist (Project Management) - Research Triangle Park, NC or remote

Research Triangle Park, NC or remote

We are looking for a Product Launch Specialist to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Research Triangle Park, NC or remotely.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture. 

The Product Launch Specialist/Project Leader supports the US Crop and Seed Treatment businesses by ensuring operational & supply chain readiness for the launch of new products, portfolio expansion and life cycle management and changes to existing products. This role leads cross functional execution to deliver projects safely, compliantly, and on schedule. The Project Leader serves as the primary integrator between Operations and key stakeholders to drive disciplined execution, risk management, and continuous improvement across the operational readiness framework.

As a Product Launch Specialist (Project Management) - Research Triangle Park, NC or remote, you create chemistry by...

• Lead cross functional project teams to ensure operations & supply chain readiness.
• Identify required functional roles, develop and maintain integrated execution plans, optimize scope where appropriate, assign actions, and prepare for and lead project meetings.
• Partner closely with project sponsors and stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within scope, and in alignment with business priorities.
• Initiate and manage change requests, ensure completeness and closure of all required actions, and maintain accurate project execution     documentation.
• Lead lessons learned discussions and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proactively influence stakeholders, manage expectations, remove execution barriers, communicate project status, and identify risks and     opportunities.
• Coordinate decision making on mitigation strategies and countermeasures to address risks and execution challenges.
• Propose and execute simplification and improvements to current project management processes.

If you...

• Bachelor’s degree, with 8+ years in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related business experience.
• Extensive experience in project management. PMP is a plus.
• Intermediate knowledge of Azure DevOps, Microsoft teams, SAP/S4, Power BI, and Microsoft Project is preferable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Copilot and agentic AI tools.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and manage stakeholders across multiple organizational levels and geographies.
• Proven experience leading multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Strong capability to independently lead cross functional discussions and drive resolution of complex problems.
• Demonstrated ability to identify task interdependencies, define workflows, prioritize activities, assess risks, develop comprehensive project     timelines, escalate issues appropriately, and close projects successfully.
• High attention to detail and strong follow through to ensure operational deliverables meet project requirements and timelines.
• Continuous improvement mindset, including leading lessons learned activities, identifying root causes, and initiating improvement actions.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem solving skills to proactively identify and mitigate project risks.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects, including areas outside direct technical expertise.
• Strong presentation skills and demonstrated strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication skills to provide clear, timely updates to project sponsors and stakeholders, including escalation of risks and roadblocks.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Promotes independent working, simplification, and value added activities.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Pay transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $115,200 - $158,400. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.