Project Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Actively promote a culture of health and safety and participate in safety reviews and progress meetings.
• Draw up and deploy project operating plans for specific projects.
• Manage the operations of the project for effective outcomes according to the stages in each project life cycle.
• Ensure that good relationships with client's group and other stakeholders are maintained.
• Oversee the safe compliant delivery, end to end of special transport movements within the agreed KPI's.
• Ensure that execution is inline with the relevant project estimate and properly account for all variations / change orders.
• Ensure operating procedures are followed according to DSV's quality management system.
• Support procurement with scope and general requirements when tendering to sub-contractors. Existing and new projects.
• Attend daily project progress meetings.
• Coordinate and manage monthly project and quarterly reviews.
• Provide leadership to the operations team through active coaching and mentoring of project personnel.
• Manage timely estimating of new projects (sales) to the client.
• Identify continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be willing to travel to sites within the project supply chain.
• Create and develop an enjoyable working environment, promoting free thinking, hard work, and milestone delivery.
• Ensure that traffic updates are current and reported in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Must have held a project management role in a large global freight forwarder for a minimum of 3 years.
• Must have a track record of delivering complex logistics projects according to budget and schedule.
• Must be able to work under deadlines and to keep a large team motivated to achieving goals.
• Must have hands on experience with moving large abnormal cargo through Texas and other Gulf Ports.
• Must be familiar with health and safety requirements for entering or operating in high-risk areas such as material handling areas and construction sites.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business administration, supply chain management, logistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in the transportation and logistics industry.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Experience managing projects across multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Excellent project management skills, including resource and budget management, developing project plans, and monitoring progress.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project or similar tools.

Nice to Have

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with the transportation and logistics industry, including regulatory requirements and market trends.

Qualifications

• Educational background in business administration, supply chain management, logistics, or a related field.
• Proven project management experience in logistics and transportation industry.

Benefits & Perks

• Expected base pay range: $66,000 - $99,000 annually.
• Employment is 'at will', with the right to terminate employment at any time.
• DSV promotes an inclusive, diverse, and respectful work environment.
• Opportunities for career development and working within a global team.