Solution Success Manager, AgroStart

Job description

Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur attracts, grows, and develops passionate people who will meaningfully impact the digital future of BASF. Come join us and be a part of our digitalization journey.

 

Responsibilities

 

·  Oversee evaluation, integration and scaling of digital solutions successfully created via BASF’s AgroStart program
·  Evaluate “proof-of-concept” results using standard and objective metrics; develop post-PoC plans that help stakeholders define optimum business or commercial models, as well as the operational structure required for long-term product or service delivery
·  Ensure regional integration of successful solutions with target of $M+ returns for BASF and NPS-positive outcomes for partners and customers; orchestrate “internationalization” whenever possible
·  Maintain global database of ongoing AgroStart projects and activities to ensure transparency and expedite synergies; frequently identify and craft stories based on positive outcomes for sharing inside and outside of BASF
·  Be active stakeholder in modification of the AgroStart experience to minimize risk, maximize use of ecosystems and, overall, enable consistently better and bigger successes as the program matures
·  Keep up with and voice perspective on relevant technology, community development and corporate-startup collaboration trends
·  Take smart risks and champion new ideas

 

Qualifications

 

The perfect candidate is pragmatic, hands-on and highly analytical, but also displays exponential thinking and the ability to effectively communicate with a broad range of personalities. Additionally, they hold the following qualifications and proficiencies:

·  MBA preferred; Bachelor in social sciences, business or related field with demonstrated experience building and scaling digital products or services accepted
·  Expertise in commercial or corporate strategy focusing on market access, pricing strategies, product launch and commercial due diligence
·  Can analyze and conceptualize digital-native business models involving complex group of stakeholders and emerging technology (e.g. AI, advanced robotics, blockchain, etc)
·  Strong negotiation and persuasion skills, and ability to apply both within multidisciplinary and multicultural environments
·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English is a must
·  Knowledge of start-ups, accelerator ecosystems and venture investment is a major plus, as is passion for working on the topics of agriculture and/or sustainability 
·  Familiarity with change management and/or agile development methods also a plus

 

 

As one of the world’s largest chemical companies, BASF is on a mission to create chemistry with a sustainable future. The Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur, alongside four other Digital Hubs across the globe, are part of the Global Digital Services team, which is the technology powerhouse driving our vision. As an integrated hub focused on digital growth and innovative business solutions, you will find many opportunities to create an impact here. 

 

Whether you want to streamline processes with robotics automation, deep-dive into emerging technologies, or help tell the story of BASF – we have you covered. By investing in best-in-class tools and encouraging cross-functional collaboration, we empower our people to be curious and pursue any area of the business that interests them. The bottom line? We want you to bring your differences and spark positive evolutions in BASF. Further Information at BASF Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur