Ocean Freight Program & Project Manager

Job Title: Ocean Freight Program & Project Manager

Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia
 

DHL Global Forwarding manages the flow of goods and information across a customer’s global supply chain utilizing air/ocean/ground transportation, customs brokerage services, and dedicated warehousing/distribution centers.

We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries.

Visit our career site on the web at http://www.dhl-usa.com/en/careers/jobs.html

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 purc...