
Project Management Officer – OpEx
Solenis
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bradford • United Kingdom
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About the role
- 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
- 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
- Coordinate resources and stakeholders across manufacturing, supply chain, finance, IT and commercial teams
- Build strong working relationships and influence through collaboration rather than authority
- 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
Requirements
- 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%)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Professional growth and development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
project managementOPEXrisk managementscope managementfinancial trackingcontinuous improvementstakeholder managementproject governanceportfolio managementtransformation programmes
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationinfluenceadaptabilityresiliencepragmatismrelationship buildingfocus on outcomesengagementproblem-solving
Certifications
PRINCE2APM membershipPMI membership