Project Manager

ReachCentrum was created in June 2006 by Cefic (the European Chemical Industry Council) to help companies all through the value chain to prepare and implement REACH and Biocides. Since 2015, ReachCentrum is owned by Environmental Resources Management (ERM), the world’s leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting services and sustainability related services.
REACH is a European Union regulation adopted to protect human health and environment against the risks that chemical substances pose, and to improve the competitiveness of the chemical industry in the EU.
ReachCentrum’s professionals help businesses in the chemical industry navigate through the business implications of REACH, CLP and Biocides legislation and processes.
REACH mandates chemical companies to register their substances manufactured or imported in a joined effort with other potential registrants of the same substance. In order to prepare the necessary communication and decision making processes, companies organize themselves in REACH consortia.
Currently ReachCentrum is managing about 100 consortia, which require tailored advice on regulatory compliance at all stages of the REACH Regulation. To strengthen its expertise in the chemicals regulatory field and enhance the support provided to clients, ReachCentrum is seekinga Project Manager to be part of its dynamic team.
As a Project Manager, you support consortium members by managing the entire administration and activities of the consortium. The aim of your role is to lead the project management of new and existing consortia, support projects and consultancy. Depending on the stage, this requires solid skills with respect to:project managementexecuting administrative responsibilities and financial managementability to work on different projects in parallelability to prioritize tasks and adjust the action plan continuouslyReachCentrum has extended its product portfolio over the past several years and is developing new services in relation to global REACH-like regulations. You will contribute to the development of the services and the execution of the tasks. You will report to the ReachCentrum team lead and will be supported by ReachCentrum staff.
Additional requirements include:Negotiation skillsExperience in collaborating and communicating with companies to advocate common-interestsAdaptability to work on tight deadlines and handle multiple prioritiesREACH expertise and knowledge of EU policy on chemicals or a strong interest in this area and the willingness and ability to learn quicklyUnderstanding of competition lawUnderstanding of REACH related legal and contractual issuesInterest in the project financial management and willingness to learn about complex cost sharing rulesMain TasksOrganize consortia activitiesMaintain, communicate and manage the consortia planningMaintain administration (including financial management) and organize communication with other stakeholders; facilitate consortia meetings both technical and executive onesLead discussions and build consensusCoordinate the ongoing technical work of the consortiaPrepare drafts of the legal documents when required, and flag potential legal issues before they become criticalCooperate with the finance team to maintain the consortia finances, by providing inputs on the consortia specific rules and ongoing workSupport clients in day-to-day REACH/biocides related business operationsMaintain contacts with third parties and authorities (ECHA, European Commission etc.) on behalf of clientsKnowledge of best practices and trends in regulatory managementThought leadership: leading and acting on behalf of the clientResolve challenges: solve clients’ concerns and create solutions for foreseeable issuesInsight on latest industry trends to present opportunities and avoid pitfallsAdvisor to client(s) about potential impact of the regulations, demonstrating foresight and contributing to his/her successRecognize potential issues and propose viable solutions. Liaise with clients to generate creative solutionsProfileThe ideal candidate will be a professional who has:A master degree or equivalent;Knowledge of REACH and experience with European chemicals law (REACH, BPR, CLP etc)Experience as project manager in a client facing roleConsultancy skills and experience of working within a consulting (or similar) environmentProven record of working with multiple stakeholders in joint projects where communication and decision making are criticalEffective communicator in English, active listener and excellent interpersonal skills⠀ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients.
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