Head of PMO (m/f/d)
Responsibilities
The PMO Manager will play a central role in the transformation of the portfolio company by driving program visibility, consistency, and delivery discipline across the organization. As a key partner to the management team and Aurelius, the PMO ensures structure, transparency, and effective progress tracking across high-impact projects.
This is a hands-on, business-driven role combining classic project management with strong change management capabilities and serves as a strategic sparring partner to senior leadership. The role involves intensive travel. Relocation is not needed for the role, but a home base in Italy is preferable and presence on site in the portfolio company on 4 days / week a prerequisite.
Your tasks in detail:
Program Governance & Structure
- Establish and maintain a robust PMO framework including reporting standards, progress tracking, and performance KPIs
- Support leadership in prioritizing and sequencing strategic initiatives
- Define and manage the cadence of steering committees and progress reviews
Performance Tracking & Reporting
- Oversee and coordinate key transformation projects
- Develop and maintain dashboards, status reports, and KPIs to monitor milestones, risks, and interdependencies across workstreams
- Prepare progress updates for management and Aurelius
Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Act as central liaison between executive leadership, functional heads, external partners and Aurelius
- Ensure transparent communication of progress, risks, and outcomes across the organization and Aurelius
Change Management:
- Drive the people side of transformation by anticipating change implications, supporting communication plans, and fostering ownership among stakeholders
- Help the leadership team translate strategic goals into actionable change narratives and embed new ways of working into the organization
Content & Strategic Sparring:
- Act as a thought partner to the CEO, CFO, and project leads in structuring initiatives, challenging assumptions, and shaping project content
- Support preparation of management and Aurelius board materials by synthesizing complex topics into clear messages and actionable insights
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to enhance project effectiveness and institutionalize best practices across the organization
Qualifications required
Experience & Background
- 7+ years of relevant experiences, ideally a mix of consulting and industry experiences
- Prior experience in a PE-backed or transformation-intensive environment preferred
- Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects in an international context
Skills & Competencies
- Strong project management and organizational skills with a structured, detail-oriented approach
- Analytical mindset with ability to interpret business data and translate into actionable insights
- Hands-on, pragmatic, and execution-focused; comfortable operating in fast-changing environments
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels of the organization
- Proficiency in MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel; experience with ERP or BI tools advantageous
Education & Languages
- Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
- Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.) preferred
- Fluency in English required; Italian language skills strongly preferred
Personal Characteristics
- Results-driven and analytically rigorous
- Pragmatic “doer” with a bias for action and measurable impact
- Entrepreneurial and comfortable in fast-changing environments
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Collaborative, yet assertive when driving accountability
- Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with operational detail
Please apply online including all relevant application documents and stating your earliest possible starting date and salary expectation.
One of AURELIUS’ portfolio companies is a fast-growing European multi-brand group operating an omnichannel retail and services platform. Across several countries, its companies serve both consumer and professional customer segments through a combination of e-commerce, physical locations, and specialized services. The group is on a strong growth trajectory, driven by a combination of organic initiatives, strategic projects, and ongoing acquisitions. In the coming years, it expects a significant expansion of its’ portfolio as it continues building the leading European platform in the market. To support and accelerate this development, they have established a central M&A & Integrations team. The team identifies acquisition opportunities, leads post-merger integrations, supports transformation programs within the portfolio companies, and drives cross-group best-practice sharing.
Responsibilities
This multi-brand group is preparing for the integration of a new business in Southern Europe, and you will play a key role in shaping the company’s future development. Working closely with the local CEO, your primary responsibility is to design and implement a comprehensive roadmap that supports the company’s transformation and drives its contribution to the group’s long-term growth.
The role combines strategic work with hands-on execution. You will lead and support critical projects from analysis through to full implementation – including stepping in as an interim manager where required. The company is already a market leader and aims to scale significantly over the next five years to become the first nationwide player across all channels. Key initiatives include expanding the retail footprint, strengthening e-commerce capabilities, enabling the organisation for future growth, and implementing group best practices.
Beyond the local project, you will also contribute to group-wide initiatives aimed at improving competitiveness and operational excellence across the Group’s European companies. The function plays a key role in shaping the next phase of the platform’s evolution, reports directly to Group C-level and offers a strong pathway to taking on management responsibility in the future.
Qualifications required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or a related field
- 3 – 6 yrs. of professional experience, ideally a mixture of consulting background and industry experience
- Strong analytical skills, results-oriented mindset, high sense of ownership, and strong teamwork ethic
- Hands-on, communicative, and entrepreneurial working style
- High degree of initiative as well as a structured and independent approach to work
- Fluent in English and Spanish, further language skills welcome (e.g. Germany or French)
- Travel: Mix between remote work and on-site work with the companies
Our offer
- A central role in a dynamic European growth and transformation programme
- Significant opportunities for personal and professional development
- Deep insights into the operations of a leading omnichannel organization
- Flat hierarchy with direct collaboration with the Group C-Level and local CEO
- Opportunity to develop into a future management position within the group
- High degree of autonomy to design, structure, and deliver real impacts for the group
- An attractive and performance-orientated compensation package
Please apply online including all relevant application documents and stating your earliest possible starting date and salary expectation.
We are looking for you to further strengthen our People & Organization Practice in one of the following offices: Amsterdam, London or Munich.
The internal „People & Organization Practice” advises and supports Aurelius’ portfolio companies in accelerating value creation along the life cycle, from HR/ Organizational Due Diligence to building and launching 100d and operating model transformation plans until exit. This is a high-impact, advisory-focused position where you will be one of the key advisors for People and Organization matters, driving both compliance and value optimization across a growing portfolio.
Due to the rapid growth of our investment portfolio, the tasks and duties of this role may also evolve over time. You will be keen to develop and grow within the role and to take on additional challenges and responsibilities as they occur.
Key responsibilities
You’ll act as a strategic in-house advisor to AURELIUS’s portfolio companies, helping them manage their HR affairs in a pragmatic, value-focused manner. Your responsibilities will span the full investment lifecycle, from acquisition to exit — giving you a seat at the table during critical phases of value creation. Specifically, you will be responsible for:
Organizational Due Diligence:
- Perform HR/ Organizational DD, assess organizational setup and critical HR data, identify integration risks and organizational red flags
- Define requirements for Day1 solution
Organizational Readiness/ Operating model design:
- Lead the design and development of scalable, efficient Operating Models tailored to the strategic objectives of our portfolio companies.
- Develop organizational structures and governance frameworks to support the operating model, including the analysis and redevelopment of core processes where required
- Support recruitment and reskilling efforts as well as rightsizing initiatives
- Guide and support setup of payroll, HRIS, people analytics, and process automation tools
- Develop and deliver training sessions and capability-building initiatives on Operating Model design and implementation — both within portfolio companies and internally across our firm
Organizational mobilization:
- Assess organizational health and drive implementation of an agile, performance-driven culture
- Enable change management & internal communications focusing on retention/ engagement
People & Organization practice development
- Support Practice lead in further practice development, incl. hiring, training and mentoring of team members
- Create playbooks and frameworks to further professionalize the Aurelius Operating model
- Design and implement functional playbooks and standards along the PE life cycle
Prerequisites
- University degree preferably in business administration with a major in in HR/ Organization/ Psychology
- Min. of 15 yrs. of working experience
- Background in a consultancy with focus on People & Organization with strong implementation focus
- Additionally, operational experience in an HR role in mid-sized companies
- Track record driving Organizational transformation with experience in operating model design and implementation
- Experience conducting organizational due diligence is beneficial as well as experience working in a PE-backed company
- Analytical / strategical thinking, result-oriented personality, highly developed sense of responsibility and strong teamwork
- Practical, hands-on mentality
- Fluent in English, further language skills welcome
Please apply online including all relevant application documents and stating your earliest possible starting date and salary expectation.
For one of our international portfolio companies, a leading manufacturer of premium bathroom products, headquartered in Germany with subsidiaries across Europe, we are looking for you in the greater area of Strasbourg.
As the General Manager France, your key responsibility is to manage and lead the company in all aspects, establishing and maintaining a sustainable profit level. In this role, you develop and implement relevant business strategies to strengthen the company’s position in the market and establish a performance-oriented culture through personal and strong leadership. Furthermore, your core task is to develop and grow a cost efficient and competent organization needed to deliver strong business results and ensure professional customer relationship management. The role is located in greater Strasbourg region and reports to the CEO.
Responsibilities
Leading the business
- Overall responsibility for the country, including P&L ownership
- Development of effective multi-channel sales, product launch and after sales strategies tailored to the local market aligned with the company’s global strategy
- Lead the further development of long-term strategic partnerships between the company and major national key-accounts.
- Further strengthen the corporate brand among key-target groups – including professionals and private consumers
- Optimize professional key-account processes and tools, including the implementation of state-of-the art sales instruments
- Identify and utilize opportunities for innovation and growth in a highly competitive market
- Drive initiatives in digitalization and process optimization to improve overall efficiency
Leading the people
- Ensure right competences and capabilities (recruit, retain, exit)
- Drive the development and growth of the local organization
- Actively strive to foster a positive “spirit” and performance-oriented behavior within the company
- Foster synergies and collaboration between the national team and HQ
Qualifications required
- Excellent management expertise with proven track record in developing and implementing growth strategies
- Specific, proven experience in driving business growth in The Netherlands, managing an extensive multi-channel sales model
- Deep understanding of premium product sales, marketing and service operations.
- Familiarity with the European bathroom industry is an advantage
- Strong financial understanding, leadership and communication skills as well as business acumen
- High personal drive and decision-making ability as well as result oriented and driven by performance
- Fluent in French and English, German is an advantage
Please apply online including all relevant application documents and stating your earliest possible starting date and salary expectation.
For one of our international portfolio companies, a leading manufacturer of premium building material products, headquartered in Germany with subsidiaries across Europe, we are looking for you.
As the General Manager Netherlands, your key responsibility is to manage and lead the company in all aspects, establishing and maintaining a sustainable profit level. In this role, you develop and implement relevant business strategies to strengthen the company’s position in the market and establish a performance-oriented culture through personal and strong leadership. Furthermore, your core task is to develop and grow a cost efficient and competent organization needed to deliver strong business results and ensure professional customer relationship management. The role is located in greater Amsterdam region and reports to the Group CEO.
Responsibilities
Leading the business
- Overall responsibility for the country, including P&L ownership
- Development of effective multi-channel sales, product launch and after sales strategies tailored to the local market aligned with the company’s global strategy
- Lead the further development of long-term strategic partnerships between the company and major national key-accounts.
- Further strengthen the corporate brand among key-target groups – including professionals and private consumers
- Optimize professional key-account processes and tools, including the implementation of state-of-the art sales instruments
- Identify and utilize opportunities for innovation and growth in a highly competitive market
- Drive initiatives in digitalization and process optimization to improve overall efficiency
Leading the people
- Ensure right competences and capabilities (recruit, retain, exit)
- Drive the development and growth of the local organization
- Actively strive to foster a positive “spirit” and performance-oriented behavior within the company
- Foster synergies and collaboration between the national team and HQ
Qualifications required
- Excellent management expertise with proven track record in developing and implementing growth strategies
- Specific, proven experience in driving business growth in the Netherlands, managing an extensive multi-channel sales model.
- Deep understanding of premium product sales, marketing and service operations.
- Familiarity with the European building materials industry is an advantage.
- Strong financial understanding, leadership and communication skills as well as business acumen
- High personal drive and decision-making ability as well as result oriented and driven by performance
- Fluent in Dutch and English, German is an advantage
Please apply online including all relevant application documents and stating your earliest possible starting date and salary expectation.
What is the #1 reason why you joined AURELIUS?
Having had a very positive experience with the private equity industry in the past, I wanted to continue to work in a fast-paced but also hands-on environment with people that share the same mindset and similar ideas – things I truly found at AURELIUS.
Describe your job
At AURELIUS, we aim to transform operational performance of portfolio companies by providing close support. To achieve this in a truly global environment is especially rewarding as this is where the benefits of multi-cultural and diverse teams come to fruition.
Best thing about AURELIUS
Very simple: AURELIUS is made up of people that I like to work with independent of hierarchy, function, and professional background.
Personal statement
There are numerous (fun) events that are key to sustaining AURELIUS’ unique culture, especially in times of strong growth.
Find the mistake, find the solution: Each AURELIUS portfolio company comes along with unique challenges, and solving them brings personal growth.
What is the #1 reason why you joined AURELIUS?
I thrive in dynamic environments where I can drive change by both strategising and implementing the changes that I identify. AURELIUS provides the platform and autonomy I need to make this happen.
Describe your job
My work is high impact and broad in scope, providing a vibrant environment filled with learning opportunities and chances to work with remarkable individuals.
Best thing about AURELIUS
For me, the best thing about AURELIUS is our team and the amazing breadth of skills and competencies that they bring to the table, allowing me to learn and grow every day, while experiencing the improvements and the far-reaching impact they have
Personal statement
AURELIUS is an energetic company that brings like-minded and ambitious people together to achieve notable change. It has provided me with the opportunity to learn, participate in incredible offsites hosted in amazing locations, and to continuously develop professionally.
AURELIUS: The permanent impact company.
What is the #1 reason why you joined AURELIUS?
After my years in consulting, my next challenge should involve thinking strategically, making decisions, and most importantly being responsible for their execution and results.
Describe your job
My job consists of supporting our portfolio companies throughout their life cycle. The best part of it is that every day there is a new challenge – it never gets dull!
Best thing about AURELIUS
The variety of projects, with a focus on value creation through decision making and efficient execution. Not to mention the amazing team and expertise within it, which means I can learn a lot.
Personal statement
My job at AURELIUS allows me to travel a lot and experience different cultures, working environments and interesting people, while still being able to plan my time flexibly.
The wide range of portfolio companies in terms of size, focus, etc. gives everyone the opportunity to be involved in projects that suit them, where you always meet new and inspiring people.
AURELIUS’ Task Force is a close-knit team of advisors with deep functional expertise and long-standing management experience. They support value generation in portfolio companies through effective and hands-on project and change management in the areas of Procurement, Operations, Sales/Marketing, IT and Finance.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate large scale IT programs e.g., IT Carve-out, IT Transformation, ERP modernization as part of the Project Management Office
- Manage project status, key tasks and risks to ensure program success
- As part of an IT expert team execute IT due diligence on potential large size target companies
- Create red-flag reports, draft carve-out scenarios and estimate associated costs
- Coach business and IT stakeholder of the portfolio companies to understand standard IT terms and processes as well as project methodology, roles, and deliverables
- Analyse poorly defined problems, moderate solution finding process and suggest solution alternatives
Qualifications required
- You are an experienced IT all-rounder with knowledge in several IT areas e.g., IT Strategy and Governance, application and infrastructure management, service delivery or IT-security
- Successfully completed studies in computer science, natural sciences, engineering, or economics
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in the context of an IT consulting, IT company or as IT Lead in the Industry
- Experience in IT projects management in the field of IT carve-out, M&A, IT transformation or development of IT landscapes or applications as stream lead or sub-project lead
- You work in a consulting-oriented manner and able to use your broad knowledge in a wide variety of situations
- Excellent communication combined with strong analytical skills
- Entrepreneurial thinking and acting, implementation strength and business/commercial acumen
- Ability to travel regularly
- Fluent in English, other language skills are welcome
Our offer
- An attractive and performance-related remuneration package
- The opportunity to implement your own ideas and create real entrepreneurial added value
- Flat hierarchy with very fast decision making
- End-to-end view of the portfolio companies through their Aurelius lifecycle from due diligence to divestment
- Dynamic career development in a very successful and rapidly growing investment company
- Flexible place of work in a country in which an AURELIUS location is represented
Please apply online including all relevant application documents (cover letter, CV and certificates), and stating your earliest possible starting date, preferred working hours and salary expectation.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will play a crucial part in the reorganization and restructuring of our portfolio companies following an acquisition by AURELIUS. Collaborating closely with the existing management team, your primary focus will be to develop and execute comprehensive transformation and restructuring plans that maximize the long-term value of each firm.
This position offers a unique blend of strategic and hands-on responsibilities, allowing you to lead and contribute to a range of captivating projects from inception to successful implementation. Typically spending 12 months on site, you will actively drive the enhancement of competitiveness and profitability for our portfolio companies.
Qualifications required
- Degree in business administration, finance, engineering, or a related field.
- 7-10 years of professional experience in either consulting or industry
- Expertise in restructuring and operations, with a proven track record in leading teams or projects.
- Genuine interest in the private equity industry, showcasing your passion for driving growth and delivering exceptional change.
- Analytical thinking, a results-oriented personality, a well-developed sense of responsibility, and a strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
- Excellent communication skills and an entrepreneurial spirit.
If you are seeking an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within the private equity sector, while working alongside a team of 180 in-house operating taskforce experts, we invite you to apply.
Take the next step in your career by joining AURELIUS Group today. Together, we will unlock the true potential of our portfolio companies. Apply now!