Head of Projects

Head of Group Projects
Theale | Travel UK, Germany & Italy

Our international client is seeking a Head of Projects to align UK, Germany and Italy''s group priorities. This is not 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.

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, PE portfolio ops, 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.