Project Manager

DSV Road GmbH; Hardingstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV Road GmbH is seeking an experienced Project Manager to handle various projects in the third-party logistics sector. This role, with flexible location options, focuses on client implementations, site setups, relocations, and strategic change projects within a growing global company. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and stakeholder management skills, contributing to DSV's commitment to sustainability and growth.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Salary sacrifice schemes

Wellbeing support apps

Life insurance

Eyecare vouchers

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Project Management experience in the 3PL sector.
• Experience with automation and new site setups is desirable.
• Proven success in delivering projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse projects including client implementations and site setups.
• Lead internal and client-facing project meetings.
• Provide detailed status updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Organization

Punctuality

Stakeholder management

Education

PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent certification

Experience in 3PL

Tools

Microsoft Project

Visio

Job description

If you are a current DSV employee and interested in a position in another country, please contact your Human Resource representative to discuss the process and requirements of applying.

Project Manager

DSV is seeking an experienced Project Manager due to growth. The location can be flexible, with a preferred base in Northampton or Mercia Park. The successful candidate will lead various project types, including new client implementations, site setups, client relocations, and strategic change projects.

Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented with experience in the third-party logistics (3PL) sector. Strong communication, organization, punctuality, and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Manage diverse projects such as client implementations, site setups, relocations, and closures
• Lead internal and client-facing project meetings
• Follow DSV project methodology
• Manage teams and suppliers in a matrix structure
• Provide detailed status updates to stakeholders
• Manage risks and issues proactively
• Ensure projects stay within budget
• Travel to UK & IE sites as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies

• PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent certification (desirable)
• At least 2 years of Project Management experience in 3PL (essential)
• Experience with automation projects (desirable)
• Experience in new site setups and fit-outs (desirable)
• Proven success in delivering projects (essential)
• Operational knowledge of warehousing and 3PL (essential)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Visio, and other applications (essential)
• Excellent written and spoken English (essential)
• Knowledge of TUPE law and relevant legislation (desirable)

What We Offer

A competitive salary, growth opportunities within a global company of over 75,000 employees across 95+ countries. We are committed to sustainability and have strong company values. Benefits include enhanced annual leave, salary sacrifice schemes, wellbeing support apps, life insurance, and eyecare vouchers.

Note: CV submissions from recruitment agencies are not accepted unless previously engaged by DSV. Agencies should contact [e-mail].

Learn more about DSV Careers:

• Video 1
• Sustainability & ESG
• About DSV
• Video 2

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