Manager - DSV Load Board

DSV Road GmbH; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Corporate gym and sports teams

Yoga in the office

Employee parking space

Holiday funds

Christmas gifts

Job summary

DSV Road GmbH is seeking a seasoned Product Owner to lead the end-to-end product management of DSV Load Board, e-POD and c-POD offerings. The role involves owning the product vision, roadmap and cross-functional team backlog (8 developers, 1 designer, 1 tester) to maximize value across short- and long-term planning.

You will drive measurable digital adoption, deliver roadmaps on time, engage stakeholders, and mitigate risks while coordinating with external freight exchanges and internal systems.

Qualifications

• University degree in IT / Engineering / Economics / Logistics.
• 5+ years of business experience in the IT software/services industry.
• Hands-on experience as Product Owner or in agile product development.
• Experience with logistics business processes and requirements analysis, specification and verification.
• Solid understanding of the product and application life cycle.
• Understanding of the interplay between business and IT processes.
• Ownership mentality – drives topics from idea to delivery and operation.
• Structured thinking and way of working.
• Self-initiative and strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Affinity for IT systems and a healthy challenger mentality.
• Team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Own and communicate the product vision and roadmap in alignment with business stakeholders and the Tribe Lead.
• Manage and prioritize the team backlog to maximize product value.
• Define, document and validate business requirements with stakeholders and the PDD organization.
• Plan and monitor the product backlog and elevate deviations to stakeholders in time.
• Steer the team in day-to-day delivery, applying appropriate agile practices.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks to product success.
• Coordinate dependencies and integrations with external freight exchanges and adjacent internal systems.

Skills

Product ownership

Agile product development

Logistics domain knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Ownership mentality

Structured thinking

Team collaboration

Delivery focus

Education

University degree in IT/Engineering/Economics/Logistics

Job description

Purpose of the job/ Overall responsibility:

DSV Load Board is responsible for the end-to-end product management of the following products:

• DSV Load Board: Enables dispatchers to efficiently find internal and external capacity by publishing load offers on DSV’s own marketplace (Drive4DSV Haulier Portal) as well as on external freight exchanges such as Timocom, Trans.eu and Teleroute
• e-POD (Electronic Proof of Delivery): Enables internal and external carriers to report transport execution events and submit the POD document digitally
• c-POD (Contactless Signature): Enables consignees to sign for a delivery on their own device

The Manager owns the product vision, roadmap and team backlog, prioritizes to maximize product value across short- and long-term planning, and steers a cross-functional team of 8 developers, 1 solution designer and 1 tester.

Responsibility/ Tasks:

• Product value and adoption: Measurable increase in digital adoption (e.g. share of load offers receiving digital quotes) and in user satisfaction
• Delivery: Agreed roadmap milestones delivered on time and within budget
• Stakeholder engagement: Positive feedback from business stakeholders on communication and alignment of the product direction
• Risk management: Product risks identified early, communicated transparently and mitigated effectively
• Own and communicate the product vision and roadmap in alignment with business stakeholders and the Tribe Lead
• Manage and prioritize the team backlog to maximize product value
• Define, document and validate business requirements together with stakeholders and the PDD organization
• Plan and monitor the product backlog and elevate deviations to stakeholders in time
• Steer the team in day-to-day delivery, applying appropriate agile practices
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks to product success
• Coordinate dependencies and integrations with external freight exchanges and adjacent internal systems

Requirements:

• University degree in a relevant subject (e.g. IT / Engineering / Economics / Logistics)
• 5+ years of business experience in the IT software/services industry
• Hands-on experience as Product Owner or in agile product development
• Experience with logistics business processes and with requirements analysis, specification and verification
• Solid understanding of the product and application life cycle
• Understanding of the interplay between business and IT processes
• Ownership mentality – drives topics from idea to delivery and operation
• Structured thinking and way of working
• Self-initiative and strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Affinity for IT systems and a healthy challenger mentality
• Team spirit

What we offer

• Employment based on an employment contract, along with a comprehensive benefits package
• Training and development programs, including access to an internal e‑learning platform
• Onboarding with the support of a dedicated Buddy
• Participation in annual company‑wide integration events
• Work environment rooted in Scandinavian organisational culture
• Opportunities for professional development through internal mobility programs
• Sharing the costs of sports activities
• Private medical care
• Sharing the costs of language classes
• Sharing the costs of professional training and courses
• Life insurance
• Corporate gym and sports teams
• Coffee / tea
• Employee parking space
• Holiday funds
• Christmas gifts
• Employee referral program
• Charity initiatives
• Modern, ergonomic office
• Yoga in the office

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world‑class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.