Business Transformation Project Manager

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller's (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Position Overview

The Transformation Project Manager is responsible for delivering complex, cross‑functional business transformation initiatives that support enterprise strategy and operational excellence.

This role will initially lead the execution of a large‑scale Transformation initiative in Europe, accountable for delivery from project execution through close-out. Upon a project's completion, the role will transition to managing additional Transformation Project Management initiatives across the organization.

This role requires a seasoned project manager with strong execution discipline and the ability to operate effectively across functions, regions, and leadership levels.

Primary Duties

• Leads manufacturing footprint and supply chain restructuring activities, from project execution through close-out
• Develops, maintains and measures the integrated project plan, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies, and resourcing.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams (e.g., Operations, Supply Chain, IT, Engineering, Finance, HR, external partners) to ensure aligned execution.
• Manage project governance, including phase gates, executive updates, escalation management, change management, and decision documentation.
• Identify, track, and drive mitigation of project risks and issues, ensuring timely resolution and clear ownership.
• Ensure readiness for go‑live, including operational handover, documentation, training coordination, and performance tracking post‑implementation.
• Partner with functional leaders to translate defined business objectives into actionable and executable project plans.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of Transformation project practices and standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of progressive project management experience delivering complex, cross‑functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience leading operational, supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing‑related projects.
• Strong working knowledge of formal project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, risks, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong written, verbal, and executive‑level communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time depending on program / project requirements.
• Fluent in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering transformation, network optimization, or operational change initiatives.
• Experience working in a matrixed or global organization.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Change Management certification (Prosci ADKAR Model)

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