Midwest Strategic Projects Manager – Logistics & Growth

DHL Air (UK) Ltd; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking a Midwest Project Manager to oversee the planning, resource allocation and delivery of key initiatives in the Midwest region, including Chicago. You will translate strategy into execution and manage cross-functional teams to achieve milestones and KPIs.

Responsibilities include presenting structured analyses to senior management and driving continuous improvement while collaborating with regional leadership on growth and airfreight projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree preferred in relevant discipline (e.g., Business Administration, Management).
• 4-6 years’ work experience in Management Consulting, Operations Strategy, Business Transformation, Strategic Projects, Logistics Operations or Development.
• Experience leading project teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights.
• Strong Data Analytics, AI and PM tools.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and Power Point.
• Exceptional influencing and partner management skills in highly matrixed environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of Midwest region strategic projects and programs.
• Partner with RVP Midwest and Station Managers to identify, scope, and prioritize strategic initiatives.
• Translate objectives into defined roadmaps with milestones, KPIs and success criteria.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver complex initiatives.
• Present to senior management analyses providing solutions to manage dependencies and interfaces.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

AI tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking a Midwest Project Manager to oversee the planning, resource allocation and delivery of key initiatives in the Midwest region, including Chicago. You will translate strategy into execution and manage cross-functional teams to achieve milestones and KPIs.

Responsibilities include presenting structured analyses to senior management and driving continuous improvement while collaborating with regional leadership on growth and airfreight projects.