IT Project Manager

DHL Worldwide Express Tasimacilik ve Ticaret A.S.; Fatih; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Group in Turkey is seeking a Project Manager to oversee end-to-end IT projects, including AI/ML and optimization initiatives. You will translate business requirements into system specifications and coordinate with regional teams to deliver on time and budget.

Responsibilities include managing R&D processes, funding programs, and ensuring documentation and SLAs are met. Strong English and Turkish, plus 3+ years IT experience, are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of IT experience.
• Fluent in English and Turkish (spoken and written).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with relational databases, especially SQL Server.
• Experience with AI/ML and related data sciences.
• Familiar with R&D Center processes, project management and funding programs.
• Proficient in MS Office, SharePoint, and basic software concepts.
• Knowledge of MS Project or similar PM tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete life cycle of IT projects from initiation to closing.
• Serve as primary point of contact for stakeholders and project escalations.
• Translate business requirements into system specifications for new apps.
• Develop and deploy AI/ML, optimization, and related technologies.
• Ensure R&D and funding program solutions are documented and aligned.
• Monitor R&D product performance and identify improvement areas.
• Support regulatory processes and periodic reporting.

Skills

Project management

English proficiency

Turkish language

Analytical thinking

MS Office

SharePoint

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/MIS

Tools

SQL Server

MS Project

SharePoint

Job description

The Job:

• Managing the complete life cycle of projects, including initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing of projects to ensure planned results and achieved on time and budget
• Primary point of contact for the project and will be responsible for providing regular project update to all project stakeholders, as well as serving as the initial point of contact for all project-related escalations
• Analyze and translate business requirements to system specification for the new applications and projects
• Develop and deploy Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Optimization, and other related technologies aligned with stake holders, business units and the regional teams
• Ensure R&D and funding program solutions are created, aligned and documented in time and in quality according to the business and IT program/project priorities
• Ensure that R&D and new technology solutions are up and running according to the Service Level Agreement
• Plan and coordinate the R&D processes that advances the strategy for AI and ML across the enterprise
• Ensuring the submission of academic publications to the literature
• Applying for European Union Consortiums, local technology and industry ministry funding programs within the company strategy
• Management for the application of patent, trademark and utility model registration certificates with R&D projects
• Ensuring the submission of academic publications to the literature
• Monitor performance of R&D products and determine improvement areas
• Supporting Regulation processes based on the industry and technology ministry and periodic reporting
• Give on-call support for systems under responsibility whenever needed

The Person:

• Bachelor's degree graduation (preferably in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS or other related fields)
• Minimum 3 years of related IT experience
• Good command of English, both written & verbal
• Good command of Turkish, both written & verbal
• Strong analytical and problem solving and quantitative analysis skills
• Experienced with relational databases especially SQL Server
• Experienced with AI, ML and related data sciences
• Experienced with R&D Center processes, project management and funding programs management
• Good knowledge of MS office applications, SharePoint and basic software knowledge
• Good knowledge of MS Project or other project management tools
• Self-motivated and result oriented
• Comfortable communication with diverse individuals inside and outside the organization
• Teamwork oriented with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work under challenging circumstances and environment
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks, changing priorities and meet deadlines