Global Project Manager-Industrial Projects (m/f/x)
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DHL Industrial Projects in Houston, USA, seeks a Global Project Manager-Industrial Projects to drive strategic plans and governance, translating market intelligence into actionable programs. You will collaborate with DHL Group stakeholders and lead data-driven initiatives across international teams.
The role emphasizes project structuring, performance tracking, and effective communication to senior leadership, with travel up to 25% and a strong focus on growth opportunities within global
Qualifications
- Completed studies in Business, Economics, or a comparable field.
- 2-5 years of relevant experience in strategic consulting, corporate strategy, or project management, ideally internationally.
- Comfortable using AI-powered tools for research and productivity.
- Proven project management experience in structuring workstreams and planning.
- Strong expertise in strategy development, market analysis, and strategy communication.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel and PowerPoint).
- Very good English skills and willingness to travel internationally (up to 25%).
Responsibilities
- Drive IP strategic plans, governance frameworks, and roadmaps with measurable progress.
- Manage the implementation of strategic projects by structuring workstreams and tracking milestones.
- Leverage digital tools and data sources to strengthen data-driven decision making.
- Prepare governance meetings and management reporting, with agenda setting and tracking.
- Collaborate with Strategy, Communications and central functions across DHL Group.
- Analyze market trends and translate findings into decision proposals aligned with IP priorities.
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With over 750 multimodal project logistics professionals across 50+ countries, we engineer and execute complex transport solutions, from single OOG shipments to large scale capital projects, managing the full lifecycle from origin pick up to final site delivery.
Backed by the strength of the wider DHL Global Forwarding organization, we combine technical expertise, global reach, and a culture of Safety Excellence to deliver reliable and innovative transport solutions worldwide.
As Project Manager Global Industrial Projects, you will help drive the strategic agenda of DGF Industrial Projects by translating market intelligence, growth opportunities, and strategic priorities into actionable plans, decision materials, and implementation governance. You will contribute to IP strategic planning and execution, prepare strategic discussions, and organize key IP communication formats such as townhalls and global conferences.
- Drive the development, implementation, and follow-up of IP strategic plans, governance frameworks, and strategic roadmaps to ensure that priorities are translated into actionable initiatives and measurable progress
- Manage the implementation and management of selected strategic projects by structuring workstreams, tracking progress, coordinating inputs, and ensuring transparent follow-up on key milestones and decisions
- Leverage digital tools and structured data sources to strengthen data-driven decision making, improve transparency on strategic initiatives, and support fact-based prioritization within DGF Industrial Projects
- Drive and organize IP-internal communication of strategic priorities, including BRMs, IP townhalls, global conferences, and leadership updates
- Prepare, structure, and follow up on strategic governance meetings, including agenda setting, decision tracking, and management reporting
- Collaborate on project-specific topics with a broad range of IP stakeholders across DGF and DHL Group, including Strategy, Communications, and central functions
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data on country and IP sector developments, competitive dynamics, customer and portfolio development to identify relevant market trends, strategic opportunities, and potential risks for DGF Industrial Projects
- Derive actionable recommendations from market, sector, country, competitor, and portfolio analyses and translate them into clear decision proposals in alignment with IP strategic priorities and growth plans
- Independently prepare in-depth analyses, decision templates, and recommendations for strategic discussions and briefings to the IP steering team and DHL top management
- Successfully completed studies in Business, Economics, or a comparable field
- 2-5 years of relevant professional experience in strategic consulting, corporate strategy, project management, or comparable staff function, ideally in an international corporation or logistics environment
- Comfortable using AI-powered tools to support research, analysis, and day-to-day productivity
- Proven project management experience, particularly in project structuring and planning, including scoping, defining workstreams, and realistic time and resource planning
- Strong expertise in strategy development, market analysis, and strategy communication
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint, with strong capabilities in strategic storylining and the visual presentation of complex topics
- Very good English skills and willingness to travel internationally (up to 25%)
- Reporting to Chief Commercial Officer
- Connect with and influence other specialist departments andIPoffices
- Work together with other stakeholders locatedinthe region andcountries
- Build strong, trusting cross-functional relationships withDGFmanagers
- Providetechnical guidance to line managers and employees.
- Develop a network ofvendorcontacts to build up relationships and strengthen the organizational, product and marketknowledge
- Positive work environment: OurTOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification atteststo our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees
- Global Exposure: Joining DHL Global Forwarding means being part of a truly global organization, providing you with the opportunity to work with diverse teams and gain exposure to international markets and practices.
- Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and we strive to provide a flexible work environment.
- Continuous Learning and Development: Weinvest in our employees' growth by offering training programs, coaching, workshops, and resources to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Onboarding: Individual onboarding, training on the job, networking, a dedicated certified program.
- Other benefits: a competitive compensation package, annual leave, flexible working hours, hybrid home‑office options, company accessories, and additional benefits in line with Region/ Country‑specific policies.
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