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Position: Global Transport Senior Transformation Manager
Contract Type: Full time Permanent
Closing date: 03/11/25
Location: EMEA
DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Global Transport Senior Transformation Manager to drive the successful implementation of our "Transport of Tomorrow" initiative. This strategic role is pivotal in standardizing and implementing operational processes and IT systems across our Transport and LLP operations in over 30 countries, enhancing efficiency, and supporting our Strategy 2030 goals. In this role, you will lead the overall global program management agenda, oversee regional implementations, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape the future of transport within DHL.
Your Key Accountabilities Include:
* Drive the day-to-day tactical execution of the "Transport of Tomorrow" program, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and supporting the global program lead on management of corresponding program bodies (Global Steering Committee, Program status review with global and regional stakeholders etc.)
* Manage global workstream progress and regional deployments, ensuring overall consistency, risk mitigation, and cost control.
* Shape and apply project management methodologies to support the 2.5-year transformation journey.
* Pilot and evaluate new technologies (e.g., AI) to enhance operational efficiency and support future standardization, as well as support in defining the wider Transport IT agenda.
* Define and launch new strategic initiatives for the program, e.g. stakeholder engagement and change management models.
* Build trusted relationships across functions and regions, influencing senior leaders and aligning diverse interests.
What Are We Looking For From You:
* Proven experience in large-scale program and project management, ideally in transport or logistics; experience in corresponding change management methods advantageous
* Strong background in transport operations, with exposure to IT systems and innovation.
* Ability to collaborate across complex matrix organizations and intercultural environments.
* Strong analytical, structuring, and problem-solving skills
* Exceptional presentation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
* Strategic thinker with attention to detail and a passion for delivering long-term impact.
* Educated to Master's level, with 5+ years of relevant experience and ideally project management certifications (e.g., Prince2, Agile)
* Fluency in English, with international work experience being a significant advantage.
What you'll need to do next?
If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application.
We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the Globe. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard.
The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore, we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.