Ocean Freight Product Manager

BDP International; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

BDP International is seeking a Product Manager for their Ocean Freight team in Frankfurt. This role involves driving product strategy using Agile methodologies, managing stakeholder communication, and leading product development projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in logistics or supply chain management, along with relevant certifications and experience.

Qualifikationen

• 2-3 years of professional experience in ocean freight within logistics or supply chain.
• Certificates in PMP (Project Management Professional) and CSM (Certified Scrum Master) are required.

Aufgaben

• Lead product strategies and execute projects for the global ocean freight team.
• Manage communication flows and feedback channels with stakeholders.
• Ensure team collaboration and optimal work dynamics.

Kenntnisse

Agile proficiency

Strong analytical skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jobbeschreibung

About PSA BDP:

PSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide.

We are a team that celebrates our unique diversity and close-knit community atmosphere. Our core values begin at the very top and span the broad reach of our global community.

We offer dynamic careers for those individuals looking to be a part of something bigger and provide unequivocal opportunities for growth within the organization.

PSA BDP serves over 5,000 customers, including some of the world's leading multinational companies within the chemical, retail & consumer, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicle & industrial verticals.

Scope

As a Product Manager – Ocean Freight, you will drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the global ocean freight team using the Agile methodology. You will need agile proficiency and skills as a Scrum Master to help define product strategies and implement global directives and projects. You will organize efficient, Agile product meetings and potentially participate in industry events, fostering a collaborative, results-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Product Management:

• Lead the shaping and translation of long-term product strategies into executable projects and/or products.
• Drive strategic and operational projects supporting the global ocean freight teams at local and regional levels.
• Organize and plan assigned product development projects, including business processes, workflows, and user analyses.
• Define and evaluate wireframes, validate proofs of concept, and work closely with development teams on project requests.
• Establish SOPs, policies & standards in collaboration with stakeholders and create global standards.
• Develop KPIs and performance reporting methodologies in Qlik Sense to improve data quality and transparency.
• Manage user feedback (internal and external), lead user research and analysis, and translate findings into actionable improvements.
• Initiate beta, pilot, and A/B testing initiatives.
• Coordinate with roll-out teams to ensure successful product deployment and support post-rollout continuity.

Communication & Stakeholder Management:

• Manage communication flows and feedback channels.
• Align relevant teams on the global product strategy.
• Create, prioritize, and communicate product projects and roadmaps to stakeholders.
• Ensure timely delivery of tasks during implementation by clarifying business requests.

Team Management:

• Ensure team collaboration and work dynamics are optimal.
• Support team members as needed.
• Proactively address barriers to task completion.
• Coordinate with colleagues across regions.

Product & Project Improvement:

• Use user feedback to drive product and technical improvements.
• Implement post-rollout support structures.
• Lead user research and analysis for product enhancements.
• Initiate beta, pilot, and A/B testing initiatives.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or similar.
• 2-3 years of professional experience outside of academic and internship roles, preferably in ocean freight within logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain industries.
• Certificates in PMP (Project Management Professional) and CSM (Certified Scrum Master) are required.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills.