Operational Manager - Manufacturing Operations & Data Platforms

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.

We are looking for: 

• Syensqo is accelerating the transformation of its global manufacturing footprint through the development of a world-class digital and data ecosystem. We are seeking a Product Manager with strong manufacturing operations expertise to contribute to the development and evolution of our Digital landscape on our day-to-day activities on our Plants.
• In this role, you will be a key player in bridging plant-level realities with enterprise-scale digital solutions. As part of the Operational Excellence team, you'll collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders—manufacturing teams, IT, data scientists, and engineers—to deliver robust, scalable, and practical solutions that support operational efficiency, quality, reliability, and continuous improvement across our global network of plants.
• This is a strategic and hands-on product management role that blends operational know-how with digital execution. The transversal aspect of this role will require strong interpersonal skills.

We count on you:

Product Strategy & Vision

• Define and communicate a clear and compelling product vision for Syensqo’s operational data tools, rooted in the realities of manufacturing operations.
  
• Develop a roadmap aligned with business objectives, plant operational priorities, and scalable digital architecture.
  

Manufacturing-Centric Design

• Translate operational challenges into digital solutions that are intuitive, robust, and effective for daily use in manufacturing environments.
  
• Ensure features reflect the needs of users such as plant operators, process engineers, production supervisors, and maintenance teams.
  

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Act as the voice of the manufacturing user across the product lifecycle.
  
• Engage with plant teams, digital and data experts, IT architects, and business leaders to align expectations and ensure end-to-end value delivery.
  

Product Ownership & Delivery

• Own and maintain a prioritized product backlog based on value, effort, and feedback.
  
• Convert business requirements into actionable user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
  
• Lead agile ceremonies and collaborate closely with development teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
  

Adoption & Change Enablement

• Champion platform adoption across plants by working closely with site leaders and operational stakeholders.
  
• Support user onboarding, training, documentation, and feedback loops to drive successful implementation and scale-up.
  

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Define meaningful KPIs to track user adoption, system performance, and impact on operational metrics.
• Use insights and user feedback to continuously improve product features and workflows.
  

You will bring:

• Proven experience in product management, preferably with exposure to industrial operations, plant systems, or data platforms.
  
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, including production, maintenance, quality, and continuous improvement practices.
  
• Familiarity with data platforms, IIoT, MES, or industrial automation tools is a strong asset.
  
• Hands-on experience in agile product development, including backlog management and iteration planning.
  
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, execution-oriented mindset.
  
• Fluent in English; French is a strong plus.

You will get: 

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information:

• Smart working flexibility

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.