Project Manager (Contract Logistics)

DP World; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead critical projects within a fast-paced Contract Logistics environment. This role involves overseeing new business launches, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring project success through effective stakeholder communication. With a focus on continuous improvement and automation, you will drive initiatives that enhance operational efficiency while working remotely with extensive travel across Europe. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and personal growth, and be part of a team committed to reshaping the future of trade.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading new contract launches and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Possession of a recognized project management qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead business-critical projects including new business launches and expansions.
• Manage project budgets and provide status reports to senior executives.

Skills

Project Management

Logistics

Continuous Improvement

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree Level Education

Project Management Qualification (PRINCE 2, APMP, PMP)

Tools

MS Project

WRIKE

Job description

DP World is growing! We have exciting opportunities for Project Managers to join our incredibly fast paced Contract Logistics PMO. If you have experience within leading new contract launches, greenfield/brownfield developments for new site launches or experience in continuous improvement/automation initiatives in existing operations we want to hear from you! These positions are offered on a Remote basis but with extensive travel requirements depending on where projects are based across Europe.

About the role

• Working at a senior management level, taking ownership and leading business critical projects including new business launches, business expansions, customer product launches and or implementing automation/continuous improvement initiatives
• Serving as primary liaison to internal/external stakeholders throughout a project lifecycle.
• Leading a cross-functional team on an international basis.
• Managing key project KPI’s (schedule, deliverables, and budget).
• Providing project status reports and identifying risks and issues impacting the project completion.
• Managing project budgets (CAPEX and Launch costs), and implementing actions to resolve cost overruns.
• Managing the project scope definition and sign-off, and leading the change management process thereafter.
• Responsible for project governance and presenting project status reports to senior executive level.
• Must be flexible with travel availability and able to travel/work away for up to 100% of a working week.

Your Key Qualifications

• Education to degree level or equivalent working experience.
• Possession of a recognized project management qualification (PRINCE 2, APMP, PMP) would be advantageous. Relevant experience in lieu of qualification would be considered.
• Significant experience in a Logistics/Manufacturing environment ideally with PMO/Operations Management experience.
• Experience of leading projects, new sites, new geography from project launch (Greenfield/Brownfield) to handover of working operation to local business.
• Experience of using recognized project management tools (MS Project, WRIKE, etc.).
• You should have strong organizational/analytical skills and be able to translate ideas to action effectively.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation and influencing skills whilst maintaining integrity are essential as you will be liaising with all levels of management and operations.
• The ability to cope with time pressure in volume dynamic operations is required whilst continuing to be enthusiastic and have a high level of energy ensuring project deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Some experience in Engineering / Six Sigma would be an advantage.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

To Change What's Possible For Everyone

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves.So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.

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