Senior Logistics Project Manager (f/m/d)

DP World, the fast-growing transportation and logistics leader that currently manages more than 10% of world trade, is looking to recruit a Logistics Senior Project Manager EMEA.

In this role you can work remote, being based in one of the DP World countries where we have an active legal entity, but ideally you are based in Slovakia, Poland, the UK, Hungary or the Netherlands. Within this growing team, you will serve as primary liaison to stakeholders throughout a project lifecycle. You will be responsible for delivering every project on time within budget and scope.

About the Role

How you will contribute:

• Working at a senior management level, taking ownership and leading business critical projects, new business, business expansions, customer product launches within the organization.
• Serving as primary liaison to internal/external stakeholders throughout a project lifecycle.
• Leading a cross-functional team on an international basis.
• Managing key project KPI’s (schedule, deliverables, and budget). Providing project status reports and identifying risks and issues impacting the project completion.
• Managing project budgets (CAPEX and Launch costs), and implementing actions to resolve cost overruns.
• Managing the project scope definition and sign-off, and leading the change management process thereafter.
• Presenting project status reports to senior executive level.
• Ability to travel for up to 100% of a working week.

What you will bring:

• Education to degree level or equivalent. Possession of a recognized project management qualification (PRINCE 2, APMP, PMP) would be advantageous. Relevant experience in lieu of qualification would be considered.
• 8+ years’ experience in a Logistics/Manufacturing environment ideally with PMO/Operations Management experience.
• Experience of leading projects, new sites, new geography from project launch (Greenfield/Brownfield) to handover of working operation to local business.
• Experience of using recognized project management tools (MS Project, WRIKE, etc.).
• Fluency in English is a must, fluency in German, Dutch and any other European language would be an advantage.
• You should have strong organizational/analytical skills and be able to translate ideas to action effectively.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation and influencing skills whilst maintaining integrity are essential as you will be liaising with all levels of management and operations.
• The ability to cope with time pressure in volume dynamic operations is required whilst continuing to be enthusiastic and have a high level of energy ensuring project deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Some experience in Engineering / Six Sigma would be an advantage.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.