Strategic Project Manager – M&A and Growth Strategy

Responsibilities

• Lead and support high-impact initiatives tied to acquisitions, integration, and strategic growth within the Adhesive Technologies business unit.
• Support acquisition evaluation, due diligence coordination, integration planning, and post-close tracking.
• Translate strategic objectives into clear plans, timelines, workstreams, and measurable success outcomes.
• Coordinate inputs across key functions including Finance, Legal, Commercial, Operations, HR, IT, and Supply Chain.
• Track progress, risks, decisions, and value realization for strategic growth initiatives.
• Prepare executive updates, recommendations, and decision-support materials for senior leadership.
• Facilitate alignment across functional teams and support repeatable M&A tools, templates, and governance routines.

Requirements

• Approximately 10 years of experience in strategy, consulting, corporate development, M&A integration, or business transformation.
• Proven experience leading high-visibility, cross-functional initiatives with senior leaders.
• Strong project management discipline, including planning, governance, risk management, and executive reporting.
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to support business cases and investment decisions.
• Ability to structure ambiguous business problems into clear, actionable plans.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• High level of discretion and comfort working in confidential environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• Industry experience in consumer goods, adhesives, manufacturing, distribution, or building materials.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing plans starting on day 1.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday, volunteer), flexible/hybrid work policies, and vacation buy/sell programs.
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with Henkel matching, annual performance bonus, and student loan reimbursement.
• Family Support: 12-week gender-neutral parental leave, fertility support, and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement.
• Career Growth: Diverse national and international growth opportunities and access to extensive skills development courses.

About the Company

Henkel is a global leader in both industrial and consumer businesses, driven by a purpose to be "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations." Our portfolio includes world-renowned brands across hair care, laundry detergents, and advanced adhesive technologies.