Project Manager, Logistics digitalisation

Danish Crown A/S; Randers; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Danish Crown A/S in Randers is seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive the Backbone Logistics Digitalization journey across eight Business Units. You will translate strategy into actionable programs, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure successful rollout and adoption with clear governance.

You will collaborate with IT, Procurement and Finance, manage risks, dependencies and milestones, and demonstrate value through KPI tracking and benefit realization.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering cross-functional projects with measurable business impact.
• Strong stakeholder management and alignment across functions.
• Proven ability to drive change and secure business adoption of new processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of logistics digitalization initiatives across multiple tracks and BUs.
• Plan and execute projects ensuring timely delivery and alignment.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Logistics, IT, Procurement, Finance and BUs.
• Establish and run project governance, including SteerCo meetings and decision processes.
• Drive structured change management and rollout with Business Process Specialists.
• Ensure stakeholder alignment and business anchoring across the organisation.
• Manage risks, dependencies and progress to secure successful delivery.
• Track milestones, KPIs and benefit realization.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Cross-functional leadership

Delivery execution

Risk management

KPI tracking

Project management

Education

B.Sc or M.Sc in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering

Job description

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Ready to drive logistics transformation at scale?

We are accelerating our Backbone Logistics Digitalization journey – a large-scale transformation to standardize processes, strengthen data foundations, and enable scalable digital solutions across Danish Crown. To support this, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager who can drive execution across multiple transformation tracks and ensure successful rollout and adoption across our 8 Business Units. If you thrive in complex environments and enjoy turning strategy into tangible business impact, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

Success starts with a team

Danish Crown Logistics Excellence is a relative new team bringing together skilled colleagues all working on developing our Logistics setup across Danish Crown group.You will join the Group Logistics team, working closely with a dedicated Digitalization Lead, Business Process Specialists, IT, and key stakeholders across the organisation. We offer a collaborative environment where strong execution, professional sparring, and well-being go hand in hand.

Your key responsibilities are:

• Drive execution of key transformation initiatives regarding logistics digitalization:
• Plan and execute projects across multiple tracks and Business Units, ensuring timely delivery and alignment
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate efforts across Logistics, IT, Procurement, Finance, and BUs
• Establish and run project governance, including SteerCo meetings and decision processes
• Drive structured change management and rollout in close collaboration with Business Process Specialists
• Ensure strong stakeholder alignment and business anchoring across the organisation
• Manage risks, dependencies, and progress to secure successful delivery
• Track and follow up on milestones, KPIs, and benefit realization

You will work closely with the Digitalization Lead, who is responsible for solution design and technical quality, while you ensure execution, delivery, and business impact.

You take ownership of your projects

You are a structured and driven Project Manager with a strong ability to turn plans into results.

You take ownership of delivery and thrive in environments with multiple stakeholders, parallel initiatives, and evolving priorities. You are comfortable leading across functions and Business Units and know how to create commitment and momentum around change.

You bring strong stakeholder management skills and are able to navigate complexity while keeping focus on execution and value creation.

The ideal candidate would have

You hold a relevant B.Sc or M.Sc degree within Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a similar field, and you bring 6–10 years of experience in project management within logistics, supply chain, or transformation. You have a proven track record of delivering cross-functional projects with measurable business impact and are comfortable navigating complex organisational environments.

You excel in stakeholder management and know how to create alignment and momentum across functions and Business Units. You have experience driving change and securing business adoption of new processes or solutions, and you are used to working closely with IT and digital teams without being a technical specialist. Experience with logistics processes, transport, or system implementations is an advantage.

Appetite for more?

We are writing the next chapter for logistics and inviting you to join us. Please do not hesitate to contact Jens Christensen, Senior Director, Group Logistics on [phone] to learn more about the position.