Project Management Officer, OpEx

Solenis; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialty chemicals company is searching for a PMO in Operational Excellence to drive high-impact projects across Europe. The successful applicant will establish project governance, lead operational initiatives, and collaborate with various teams. With 3-5 years of project management experience and a formal qualification, you will adapt agile methodologies to improve processes. The role offers hybrid working, competitive compensation, and long-term career opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Competitive compensation package

Long-term career opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years' experience in project management within manufacturing, supply chain, or operational environments.
• Experience managing multiple projects with varying complexity and value.
• Background in chemical manufacturing, FMCG, electronics, or industrial environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain clear project governance and reporting for OPEX-led initiatives.
• Act as project leader for small-to-mid-size operational and supply chain initiatives.
• Track project progress, financial benefits, and key milestones across a portfolio of initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Agility

Communication

Education

Formal project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2)

Job description

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.

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?

• 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.