Sr. Specialist Projects

DHL; Puerto Bogotá; On-site; COP 136,081,000 - 226,801,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Group is seeking a Senior Project Specialist to drive transformation across national operations. You will plan, coordinate, and execute strategic projects, collaborating with internal teams, regional stakeholders, and vendors to ensure objectives, budgets, timelines, and quality standards are met.

You will lead expansion initiatives, implement new technologies, optimize processes, manage budgets and KPIs, and ensure procurement and vendor compliance. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Master’s or MBA related to PM/Operations.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• 3–4 years of experience leading operational, expansion, or transformation projects.

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.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

KPI tracking

Cross-functional collaboration

Process optimization

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree in Project Management or MBA

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.