Sr. Specialist Projects

Deutsche Post; Bogotá; On-site; COP 90,000,000 - 130,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL is seeking a Senior Project Specialist in Colombia to drive transformational projects across operations, from concept to execution. You will plan, coordinate, and deliver strategic initiatives nationwide, collaborating with internal teams, regional stakeholders, and vendors to hit objectives, budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading infrastructure and expansion projects, developing BCAs, managing budgets and KPIs, and advancing innovation and sustainability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, International Business or related fields.
• Master’s or MBA in Project Management, Operations, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• 3–4 years of experience leading operational, expansion or transformation projects.
• Experience managing budgets, KPIs and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure, expansion, and operational improvement projects.
• Develop and present BCAs for investment projects.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and contingency plans.
• Analyze operational capacity and identify opportunities for optimization and growth.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and internal/external stakeholders.
• Monitor project KPIs, progress, and overall results.
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes, compliance requirements, and vendor management standards.
• Lead innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee maintenance services, facilities management, and operational continuity.

Skills

Advanced English proficiency

PM methodologies

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in PM/Operations/Business or MBA

Tools

PM tools

Job description

At DHL, we are looking for a Senior Project Specialist who is ready to go beyond traditional project management and become a true driver of transformation within our operations. If you enjoy leading strategic initiatives, connecting teams, optimizing processes, and seeing your projects come to life from concept to execution, this opportunity is for you.

What will be your challenge?

You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing strategic operational projects nationwide, working closely with internal teams, regional stakeholders, and vendors to ensure the successful delivery of objectives, budgets, timelines, and quality standards. You will also lead expansion initiatives, process optimization projects, the implementation of new technologies, and the adaptation of operational facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure, expansion, and operational improvement projects.
• Develop and present Business Case Applications (BCAs) for investment projects.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and contingency plans.
• Analyze operational capacity and identify opportunities for optimization and growth.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and internal/external stakeholders.
• Monitor project KPIs, progress, and overall results.
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes, compliance requirements, and vendor management standards.
• Lead innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee maintenance services, facilities management, and operational continuity.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, International Business, International Trade, or related fields.
• Specialization or Master’s degree in Project Management, Operations, Business Administration, or an MBA.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• 3 to 4 years of experience leading operational, expansion, or transformation projects.
• Experience managing budgets, financial analysis, KPIs, and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.

Why DHL?

Because at DHL, your ideas make an impact. You will have the opportunity to lead strategic projects, collaborate with local and regional teams, and directly contribute to the evolution of one of the world's leading logistics companies.

If you are motivated by challenges, innovation, and operational transformation, we would love to hear from you.