DHL Group

Ocean Freight Program & Project Manager

DHL Group • $93K — $124K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree preferred in relevant discipline (e.g., Business Administration, Management)
  • 4-6 years of experience in Management Consulting, Operations Strategy, Business Transformation, or Strategic Projects
  • Proven experience leading project teams in strategic project development and implementation
  • Strong analytical skills to synthesize complex financial, operational, and market data
  • Proficient in Data Analytics, AI, and Project Management tools
  • Advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint
  • Exceptional influencing and partner management skills in complex environments.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and deliver a portfolio of Ocean Freight strategic projects and programs
  • Partner with Head of Ocean Freight to identify and prioritize strategic initiatives
  • Translate objectives into project roadmaps with milestones and success criteria
  • Oversee planning, resourcing, and delivery of enterprise-wide initiatives
  • Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex and high-value projects
  • Present structured analyses to senior management on project dependencies and interfaces
  • Conduct post-implementation reviews for continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives
  • 401(k) match of $1-for-$1 up to 4% and 2% annual base contribution
  • Stock Purchase Plan offers discounted shares of Deutsche Post AG
  • Comprehensive medical plans for preventive and inpatient/outpatient care
  • Optional vision coverage for exams, frames, and contacts
  • Optional dental coverage for preventive and major services
  • Generous paid time off including holidays and accrued vacation/sick days.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Ocean Freight Program & Project Manager

Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Project Manager in our Atlanta, GA facility. Come join our DHL team and establish a career with the largest global transportation and logistics company!

Key Responsibilities :
  • Manage and deliver a portfolio of Ocean Freight strategic projects and programs.
  • Partner with the Head of Ocean Freight to identify, scope, and prioritize strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals for both short to medium term agendas for all Ocean Freight NORAM related needs.
  • Translate these objectives into clearly defined project roadmaps with milestones, KPIs and success criteria
  • Translate strategy into execution by overseeing the planning, resourcing, and delivery of enterprise-wide initiatives
  • Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver complex and high value initiatives
  • Present to senior management a structured analysis providing solutions to manage both the dependencies and the interfaces between projects
  • Analyze business processes, identify alternative solutions, assess feasibility and recommends new/ alternate approaches
  • Define success metrics and oversee reporting on business outcomes, ROI and performance improvement
  • Conduct post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and ensure continuous improvement
  • Champion best practices across projects and functions to ensure continuous improvement
Skills and 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 or Strategic Projects
  • Experience leading project teams in the development and implementation of strategic projects
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data (financial, operational, market) 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
Pay Range: $93,142.50 - $124,190.00+ (Based on Experience)

Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)
  • Compensation: Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.
  • 401(k) Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution.
  • Stock Purchase Plan: Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.
  • Medical: Comprehensive plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outpatient services, and prescriptions.
  • Vision: Optional coverage for exams, frames, and contacts.
  • Dental: Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major services.
  • Paid Time Off: 7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days.


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About DHL Group

DHL Group is a German multinational package delivery and supply chain management company. It is part of the larger Deutsche Post DHL Group. DHL operates in over 220 countries and territories worldwide, making it the most international company in the world. With a workforce exceeding 550,000 employees, DHL is one of the largest employers in the world.
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550,000 employees
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Founded
1969

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