About this Position Are you energized by solving complex project challenges within Operations & Supply Chain? Do you enjoy bringing structure to ambiguity while staying agile and impact-driven? As the Regional PMO & Strategy Manager for the Operations & Supply Chain team of Adhesive Technologies, you will play a key role in strengthening project excellence across the IMEA (India, Middle East, and Africa) region. This dynamic role combines capital project governance, strategic project support, cross-functional collaboration, and capability building. You will partner closely with project teams, functional leads, and senior executives to ensure that capital initiatives are well-planned, well-governed, and aligned with strategic priorities. This role is ideal for someone with a structured and analytical mindset, strong communication skills, and a proactive, can-do attitude.

What You´ll Do

• Lead and deliver strategic projects at regional and global levels, driving business impact and alignment
• Translate complex data into actionable insights and influence decision-making through executive-level presentations
• Strengthen cross-functional collaboration through improved processes, governance, and communication frameworks
• Manage the capital project portfolio, including resource allocation, prioritization, and performance tracking
• Lead capital projects through initiation and feasibility phases, ensuring strong structure and team setup
• Drive continuous improvement through project audits, lessons learned, and implementation of best practices
• Identify capability gaps and deliver targeted training and coaching to enhance project management excellence
• Provide agile, hands-on project support and promote a culture of continuous improvement across the organization
  
  

What makes you a good fit

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in strategy, project management, or related fields
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or related disciplines) preferred
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree required
• Experience in chemical or process industries is an advantage
• Proven experience in strategy teams, strategy consulting, or strategic roles is highly valued
• Prior exposure to operations, supply chain, LEAN methodologies, robotics, or automation is a plus
• Proficiency in Power BI, SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and Copilot tools is preferred
  
  

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.