Head of Project Excellence, Strategy Execution and Performance Management

About the Role

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.
 

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as Head of Project Excellence, Strategy Execution and Performance Management. This is a hybrid role based in Europe where you will ideally be based in Belgium, UK, France or Germany. This role requires frequent international travel.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Head of Project Excellence, Strategy Execution and Performance Management to join our dynamic team in our largest division, Building Performance. This role is critical in driving project excellence, ensuring the delivery of value through effective project management practices, and supporting the strategic goals of the division and the wider Etex group. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in project and performance management, coupled with exceptional strategic and stakeholder engagement skills.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement project management frameworks, methodologies, tools, and templates.
• Lead and manage complex, high-priority projects to successful completion.
• Establish and maintain project management routines to ensure consistent and high-quality project delivery.
• Build and enhance project management capabilities across the building performance division, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
• Support the Head of Platform in the Strategic Review process as a key part of the Building Performance division management cycle.
• Assist the Head of Division and Head of Platform in divisional Execution Steering, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Support the Head of Platform and leadership team of the Division by managing the portfolio of key projects for the Division and the Platform.
• Conduct regular reviews of Divisional and Gypsum platform projects, reporting progress to the Division Leadership team and the Platform.
• Collaborate closely with functional, country, and regional teams to ensure the adoption of project management methodologies.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to foster effective communication and collaboration.

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience of building and imbedding project and program management capabilities within a multinational environment.
• Proven track record in leading and managing complex, international projects and programs.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a proven ability to drive change and build organisational capability.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and influencing skills. Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience working in a consulting environment.

Why join us?

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work