Strategic Project Manager – Business Transformation & Strategic Initiatives Wes

Strategic Project Manager – Business Transformation & Strategic Initiatives

Adhesive Technologies Marketing United States, Westlake, OH, OH Full Time Regular

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting‑edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

• The Strategic Project Manager – Business Transformation & Strategic Initiatives will lead high‑impact projects that support growth, transformation, performance improvement, and strategic execution across Henkel ACA.
• This role will provide project leadership for cross‑functional initiatives such as PLRs, transformation programs, new technology, process improvement, BI/reporting, change management, and selected M&A‑related work.
• Working closely with senior leaders and functional teams, this individual will bring structure, governance, and accountability to complex initiatives, helping translate business priorities into clear plans, execution, adoption, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead cross‑functional projects tied to Henkel ACA strategy, transformation, growth, and performance priorities.
• Translate complex business needs into clear project plans, timelines, owners, milestones, and success measures.
• Support transformation, PLR/category, commercial, technology, BI/reporting, process improvement, and change initiatives.
• Coordinate inputs across key functions, including Commercial, Category, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, IT, and other teams.
• Establish project governance, including status reporting, risk and issue tracking, decision logs, and escalation paths.
• Track progress, dependencies, adoption, benefits, and business outcomes.
• Prepare executive updates, recommendations, and decision‑support materials.
• Facilitate alignment across senior leaders, project sponsors, and functional teams.
• Support selected M&A, integration, partnership, or growth‑related initiatives as needed.

• Approximately 10 years of experience in strategy, consulting, business transformation, project management, commercial operations, category management, BI/analytics, finance, change management, or related roles.
• Experience leading high‑impact, cross‑functional initiatives with senior leaders.
• Experience supporting transformation, PLR/category, commercial, technology, BI/reporting, process improvement, change management, or enterprise‑wide projects.
• Exposure to M&A, integration, corporate development, or strategic growth initiatives is an asset.
• Strong project management discipline, including planning, governance, risk management, executive reporting, and benefits tracking.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with ability to support business cases, evaluate opportunities, and track outcomes.
• Ability to structure complex or ambiguous priorities into clear plans and recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong change management mindset, with focus on adoption and sustainable impact.
• Proficiency with project management, reporting, and collaboration tools.
• PMP certification preferred; demonstrated project management proficiency required.
• Industry experience in consumer goods, adhesives, manufacturing, distribution, building materials, or similar sectors is a plus.

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401(k) matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12‑week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement