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 projects
What 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.