Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Reading Berkshire
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Theale | Travel UK, Germany & Italy
Our international client is seeking a Project Lead to help align the UK and European group of companies. This is not a just a PMO role, but about turning strategy into EBITDA growth. You will be reporting directly to the CEO and act as a strategic operational partner to the CEO and CFO. This is a pivotal role at the centre of the organisation, ensuring accountability, alignment and delivery in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment. This is a new role within the business, and they have 1000 + staff within the group. We are seeking a candidate with experience of working with private equity backed companies for this role.
Your role:
Translate strategic initiatives into clear, executable workstreams
Build and mobilise cross-functional taskforces
Drive cost optimisation, pricing and growth programmes
Implement robust KPI and performance frameworks
Lead monthly business reviews and Board reporting
Align country leadership teams to group priorities
Deliver high-impact transformation projectsWhat our client is looking for:
8+ years' experience in strategy, consulting, private Equity portfolio operations, programme leadership or operational roles
A proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives
Experience operating across European markets (preferred)
Strong commercial acumen and financial rigour
High resilience and comfort operating at pace
Confident influencing senior stakeholders without formal authority