Offer summary

Qualifications:

Degree level education or equivalent., 8+ years of experience in Logistics/Manufacturing, preferably with PMO/Operations Management., Recognized project management qualification (PRINCE 2, APMP, PMP) is advantageous., Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus..

Key responsibilities:

Lead business critical projects and customer product launches.

Serve as the primary liaison to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables while providing status reports.

Oversee project scope definition and change management processes.

Job description

Job Description

DP World in Europe are going through unprecedented growth at the moment and we are currently looking for Project Launch Managers to help deliver our new contract logistics warehouses across Europe.

We are looking for project managers who have experience within contract logistics working especially as warehouse operations. Unfortunately, you will be rejected if you do not have this experience.

How You Will Contribute

Working at a senior management level, taking ownership and leading business critical projects, new business, business expansions, customer product launches within the organization.
Serving as primary liaison to internal/external stakeholders throughout a project lifecycle.
Leading a cross-functional team on an international basis.
Managing key project KPI’s (schedule, deliverables, and budget). Providing project status reports and identifying risks and issues impacting the project completion.
Managing project budgets (CAPEX and Launch costs), and implementing actions to resolve cost overruns.
Managing the project scope definition and sign-off, and leading the change management process thereafter.
Presenting project status reports to senior executive level.
Ability to travel for up to 100% of a working week.

What You Will Bring

Education to degree level or equivalent. Possession of a recognized project management qualification (PRINCE 2, APMP, PMP) would be advantageous. Relevant experience in lieu of qualification would be considered.
8+ years’ experience in a Logistics/Manufacturing environment ideally with PMO/Operations Management experience.
Experience of leading projects, new sites, new geography from project launch (Greenfield/Brownfield) to handover of working operation to local business.
Experience of using recognized project management tools (MS Project, WRIKE, etc.).
Fluency in English is a must, fluency in French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and any other European language would be an advantage.
You should have strong organizational/analytical skills and be able to translate ideas to action effectively.
Outstanding communication, negotiation and influencing skills whilst maintaining integrity are essential as you will be liaising with all levels of management and operations.
The ability to cope with time pressure in volume dynamic operations is required whilst continuing to be enthusiastic and have a high level of energy ensuring project deadlines are consistently achieved.
Some experience in Engineering / Six Sigma would be an advantage.

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