PMO, Operational Excellence (OpEx) – Europe
Location: Flexible within Europe
Enable High-Impact Operational Projects Across Europe at Solenis
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries including food & beverage, manufacturing, and institutional services. Owned by Platinum Equity, our purpose is to protect assets, improve efficiency, and enable a cleaner, safer world.
As part of the continued expansion of our European Operational Excellence (OpEx) function, we are now seeking a PMO, OpEx – Europe.
This role sits at the heart of how operational and supply chain transformation projects are governed, organised, and delivered across the region.
This is an ideal opportunity for a structured yet pragmatic project professional who wants to develop into larger, more complex project leadership roles while remaining close to execution.
Key Challenges & Responsibilities
Project Governance & Structure
- Establish and maintain clear project governance, cadence, and reporting for OPEX-led initiatives across Europe.
- Ensure project scope, timelines, risks and dependencies are clearly defined and actively managed.
- Bring structure and discipline without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.
Hands-On Project Leadership
- Act as project leader for small-to-mid-size operational and supply chain initiatives.
- Support larger, complex transformation programmes as PMO partner, ensuring consistent execution and visibility.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining focus on outcomes and value delivery.
Cross-Functional & European Collaboration
- Coordinate resources and stakeholders across manufacturing, supply chain, finance, IT and commercial teams.
- Operate confidently across diverse European cultures and business environments.
- Build strong working relationships and influence through collaboration rather than authority.
Performance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Track project progress, financial benefits and key milestones across a portfolio of initiatives.
- Support post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and embed continuous improvement processes.
- Contribute to the evolution of Solenis’ OPEX project management standards and ways of working.
About You
- 3–5+ years’ experience in project management within manufacturing, supply chain, or operational environments.
- Formal project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2) and/or membership of APM/PMI is preferred.
- Experience managing multiple projects with varying complexity and value.
- Comfortable working in evolving environments where processes are still being built and refined.
- Agile, resilient, and pragmatic — able to adapt approach to the situation rather than rigidly applying methodology.
- Strong communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at different levels of the organisation.
- Background in chemical manufacturing, FMCG, electronics, or industrial environments is advantageous.
- Willingness to travel across Europe (approximately 15–20%).
Why Solenis?
At Solenis, you’ll join a purpose-driven organisation where operational excellence underpins how we grow and transform. You will:
- Work on high-impact European manufacturing and supply chain projects.
- Develop your project leadership capability in a growing OPEX function.
- Gain exposure to complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives.
- Be supported by experienced leaders who value pragmatism, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Receive a competitive compensation package, hybrid working flexibility, and strong long-term career opportunities.
Solenis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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