Director of Strategic Projects - Capability Development

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy drinks industry is hiring a Director of Strategic Projects in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role focuses on driving transformation, innovation, and capability building across EMEA. The ideal candidate will possess strong change leadership, digital fluency, and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Proven success managing complex cross-functional projects.
• Experience building internal capabilities and leading small teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver strategic transformation programs.
• Identify capability gaps and build solutions.
• Champion change management and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead innovation projects including AI integration.

Skills

Change leadership

Strategic thinking

Digital fluency

AI literacy

Communication

Collaboration

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Client:

Advocate Group

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Now Hiring: Director of Strategic Projects – Monster Energy (EMEA)

Are you a strategic powerhouse with a passion for driving organizational transformation? Do you thrive in high-impact roles where innovation, change leadership, and capability building intersect? If so, Monster Energy wants YOU to lead the charge.

At Monster Energy, we’re more than just a drink — we’re a movement. With a bold, edgy brand and a relentless drive to push boundaries, we’re looking for a Director of Strategic Projects to help us future-proof our business across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

The Role:

As Director of Strategic Projects, you’ll spearhead multi-year initiatives to elevate organizational capability, embed sustainable ways of working, and drive digital innovation. Reporting to the VP of Capability Development, you'll manage a small but mighty team, collaborate across departments, and lead programs that impact thousands across the region.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and deliver strategic transformation programs from the ground up
• Identify capability gaps and build future-ready solutions
• Champion change management and stakeholder engagement
• Lead innovation projects including AI integration and digital adoption
• Strengthen organizational effectiveness through practical, scalable frameworks

What You Bring:

• Proven success managing complex cross-functional projects
• Expertise in change leadership, communication, and strategic thinking
• Strong digital fluency and AI literacy
• A curious, collaborative, and proactive mindset
• Experience building internal capabilities and leading small teams

Why Monster?

Join a global leader in the energy drinks industry with a bold, fast-paced culture. Be part of a brand that dares to be different and a team that’s building the future of work.

? Bleed Green with us. Be strategic. Be bold. Be Monster.