Project Lead, Management, Operations Manager

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 work streams
• 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.