Regional Projects Manager - Central Europe

Solenis; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strategic leadership role

International exposure

Dynamic engineering culture

Job summary

Solenis seeks a Regional Projects Manager – Central Europe to lead a portfolio of CAPEX projects across Netherlands, Germany, and neighboring sites. You will manage a team of Project Managers, coordinating with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Procurement to translate business priorities into safely executed, high-impact investments.

The role requires a degree in engineering, extensive CAPEX experience in regulated settings, and strong leadership across Europe.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience managing CAPEX projects in manufacturing/regulated environments.
• Proven track record delivering complex engineering projects and capital investments.
• Experience leading project teams and coaching Project Managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of CAPEX projects across multiple Central European sites.
• Develop and lead project teams of Project Managers and contractors.
• Drive project execution, governance, budgeting, and risk management across sites.
• Support business cases and investment proposals; align priorities with stakeholders across Europe.
• Influence senior stakeholders in a complex matrix organization; ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Project governance

Budgeting & forecasting

Risk management

Communication

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Netherlands (Breukelen) or Germany (Krefeld)

Central Europe | CAPEX Projects | Engineering Leadership

Lead Large-Scale Engineering Projects Across Central Europe

Are you an experienced project leader with a passion for delivering complex CAPEX projects in industrial manufacturing environments?

We are looking for a Regional Projects Manager – Central Europe to lead a portfolio of engineering and capital investment projects across multiple manufacturing sites in the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic. In this highly visible role, you will combine strategic project leadership, stakeholder management, and people leadership to ensure the successful delivery of critical business investments.

You will lead a team of Project Managers while partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and senior business leaders to transform business priorities into safely executed, high-impact projects.

What You'll Do

Lead Regional CAPEX Projects

• Oversee a portfolio of capital projects ranging from site improvements to large-scale investments.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and according to scope and quality expectations.
• Drive engineering project execution across multiple manufacturing sites in Central Europe.
• Manage project risks, resources, timelines, and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

Develop and Lead Project Teams

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers and external contractors.
• Provide direction, support, and governance to ensure consistent project execution.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Drive Business Alignment

• Partner with Operations, OPEX, Global CAPEX, Engineering, Procurement, and Site Leadership teams.
• Support the development of business cases and investment proposals.
• Ensure alignment between business priorities and project execution across multiple countries and sites.
• Influence senior stakeholders and facilitate decision-making across a complex matrix organization.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience managing CAPEX projects within manufacturing, industrial, chemical, food, pharmaceutical, or similar regulated environments.
• Strong track record of delivering complex engineering projects and capital investments.
• Previous people leadership experience, including coaching and developing Project Managers.
• Strong understanding of project governance, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and contractor management.
• Experience working across multiple countries and stakeholders within Europe.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on project execution.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Fluent English.

Preferred

• Project Management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent).
• Experience with Front-End Loading (FEL) methodologies.
• Knowledge of European industrial regulations and standards.
• Eligibility to work within the European Union.

What We Offer

• A strategic leadership role with responsibility for major capital investments across Central Europe.
• The opportunity to influence long-term manufacturing and operational performance.
• Leadership of an experienced project management team.
• International exposure and collaboration with senior stakeholders across the business.
• A dynamic environment where engineering excellence, safety, and innovation drive success.