Senior Program Manager

Dsv Air & Sea SAU; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV Solutions is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a team of Project Managers and Training Managers, delivering high-quality implementations for new business. The role emphasizes project execution, training development, and cross-functional leadership within a global logistics environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in leadership roles in Logistics/Supply Chain, strong program management skills, and the ability to align project scope with budgets and timelines while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role within logistics/supply chain.
• Experience leading project management teams and training teams.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team of Project Managers and Training Managers to deliver new business implementations.
• Drive adherence to standard approaches, tools, and processes to meet scope, budget and timeline.
• Monitor project plans, schedules, and tollgates; ensure thorough status reporting to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Provide escalation handling and change control with proper documentation and justification.
• Coordinate with Business Development and Solution Design on timelines and startup costs for RFP scope.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Logistics / Supply Chain

Training development

Education

Four-year degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Management

Job description

Division: Solutions

Job Posting Title: Senior Program Manager

Time Type: Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The DSV Solutions Senior Manager of Project Management is responsible for leading the team of Project Managers and Training Managers in pursuit of highly successful delivery of new business implementations. There are 4 major facets of this Senior Manager’s responsibility related to the Implementation of new business: Project Management Execution, Training Development & Execution, Team Leadership, and other department leadership duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management Execution

Driving the execution of Advance Quality Planning as the cornerstone of project initiation.

Driving adherence to Implementation department standard approach and toolsets throughout the execution of each project to ensure a high level of delivery of Scope, Budget, and Timeline, and ultimately successful launch of new business.

Monitoring scheduling and execution of tollgate meetings per the Implementation Standard and individual project plans.

Monitoring and driving communication plans for each project to maintain consistency and thorough status reporting internally to DSV and facing the clients.

Serving as first point of escalation and approval for Project Management change control, driving proper documentation and justification for changes.

Maintaining alignment of DSV Project Management toolset standards between Implementation and Property & Projects.

Supporting Business Development and Solution Design with estimated project timelines and startup cost validation based on specific RFP scope.

Providing direct Project Management bandwidth for project tasks if/when required.

Training Development & Execution

Driving the team of Training Managers in development of training documentation per the finalized scope and processes in collaboration with the Engineer and WMS team.

Ensuring that the training documentation (including SOPs, Work Instructions, and visual management) are delivered per the project schedule as aligned with the Project Manager.

Ensuring that Training Plans are developed in concert with the HR, Safety, WMS, and Operations teams, and ultimately executed successfully.

Planning and tracking work content for PMs and Training Managers, managing project assignments throughout the year and forecasting bandwidth via annual staff planning.

Driving internal department CIP initiatives for Project Management & Training specifically and contributing to ideas & actions for CI initiatives for the Implementation department as a whole.

Providing regular and frequent feedback and coaching to Project Managers and Training Managers individually and conducting formal performance reviews semi-annually.

Managing opportunities for professional development (team and individual).

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education & Experience

Four-year degree is basic requirement (Industrial Engineering or Business Management preferred).

Minimum of 5 years of job related/relevant experience in a leadership role.

Minimum of 5 years Logistics/Supply Chain Industry experience.

For this position, the expected base pay range is $125,000.00 – $135,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.