Digital Business Analyst - Innovation/R&D (d/f/m)

What you´ll do

• Translate business needs into actionable user stories and maintain a prioritized, value-driven product backlog
• Gather and structure digital requirements from global R&D and product development teams, ensuring alignment with process design
• Represent the user perspective by identifying pain points, tracking adoption, and continuously improving the user experience (UX)
• Collaborate with IT and tool owner teams to ensure delivery feasibility and strategic alignment
• Lead Agile/Scrum or SAFe ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and review sessions
• Map and optimize tool interactions, interfaces, and data flows across Henkel’s digital R&D ecosystem
• Drive system enhancements based on user feedback, operational needs, and support FAIR data principles and tool standardization
• Promote digital transformation by inspiring global R&D teams around modern tools, smart data usage, and the impact of AI while ensuring clear communication and documentation for stakeholders

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor or Master degree in IT or a related field
• 5-7 years experience as a Digital Business Analyst or UX Consultant, ideally in R&D, manufacturing, or chemical industry context
• Strong experience in Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and digital project delivery
• Skilled in translating complex processes into clear user stories, workflows, and strategic roadmaps
• Effective communicator across technical and business audiences, with familiarity in digital R&D tools like Planview, ELN/LIMS, or formulation software
• Fluent English skills

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance x
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

JOB ID: 25086433

Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf

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