Contract Logistics Launch Project Manager

DP World, the fast-growing transportation and logistics leader that currently manages more than 10% of world trade, is seeking an experienced Contract Logistics Launch Project Manager based in Poland

If you have experience within leading new contract logistics launches, greenfield/brownfield developments for new site launches or experience in continuous improvement/automation initiatives in existing operations we want to hear from you This position is offered on a Remote basis but with extensive travel requirements, mainly across the territory of Poland.

About the role

• Working at a senior management level, taking ownership and leading business critical projects including new business launches, business expansions, customer product launches and or implementing automation/continuous improvement initiatives.
• 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.
• Responsible for project governance and presenting project status reports to senior executive level.
• Must be flexible with travel availability and able to travel/work away for up to 100% of a working week. 

Your Key Qualifications 

• A strong relevant educational background.
• Possession of a recognized project management qualification (PRINCE 2, APMP, PMP) would be advantageous. Relevant experience in lieu of qualification would be considered. 
• Significant experience in a Logistics/Manufacturing environment with PMO/Operations Management experience. 
• Successful experience in leading projects, new sites, new geography from project launch (Greenfield/Brownfield) to handover of working operation to local business. 
• Experience in using recognized project management tools (MS Project, WRIKE, etc.). 
• Fluency in both English and Polish are a must.
• 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.
• Experience in Engineering / Six Sigma would be an advantage. 
• Availability to travel up to more than 60% of the time.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.  

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future.

We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what's possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW 
TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

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