Global Project Manager Trade Compliance

Belgium - Brussels
Purchasing and Transportation
Supply Chain & Logistics

Posted on 08-10-2024

About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

Purchasing and Transportation

A global organization. It’s not just those in our industrial sites and technical centers that are vital to Umicore’s growth. Across our support functions we ensure that we continue to grow and evolve – whether it’s by making sure our decisions are commercially viable, enhancing our reputation, building new customer relationships or finding the right people who can build on what we’ve already achieved. The variety of our work means we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

What you will be doing

As Global Project Manager Trade Compliance your objective is to ensure that the organization adheres to global trade compliance regulations by effectively driving the implementation and roll-out of key Trade Compliance programs, projects and initiatives including the Internal Compliance Program (ICP) within Umicore related to Export Control & Sanctions valid for the whole organization.

Main Responsibilities

• You lead and manage complex global strategic and critical Trade Compliance projects including the ICP with multiple workstreams in a highly dynamic environment.
• You develop a deep understanding of needs and align with stakeholders on scope and deliverables. You build strong, influential relationships across senior levels of Umicore.
• You drive change management efforts to facilitate the smooth adoption of the ICP across the organisation or any other Trade Compliance related project. You develop strategies to address potential resistance effectively.
• You improve existing compliance processes and address emerging risks  You develop mitigation strategies to resolve potential issues and make informed decisions on compliance matters.
• You continuously strive to optimize and digitize trade compliance project management processes. You develop and maintain KPIs to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of compliance project initiatives.

We are looking for

• At least 5+ years direct experience in project management focused on compliance implementation projects. Experience with ICP implementation is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of international trade regulations, compliance standards and export controls & sanctions.
• Proven project management skills in a complex environment across multiple departments and locations, ensuring timely and efficient implementation.
• Experience in change management, including leading efforts to facilitate the smooth adoption of new processes and systems, addressing resistance, and providing necessary support and training.
• Performance and result oriented and strives for continuous improvement
• Strong problem-solving skills and stress resistant
• Excellent communicator and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills and team player

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?