Project Manager

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Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Location: UK Nationwide

Are you a motivated, self-starting and confident project manager, seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment? Would you enjoy being part of an energetic community of project experts, that work together to deliver the wide range of logistics solutions on behalf of our customers? If the answer is yes, and you're a PM looking for change and you're ready to make changes ... we're looking for you.

DHL Supply Chain UK and Ireland takes project management very seriously. We have an extensive growth agenda and are seeking a number of experienced and talented Project Managers to join a dynamic team of more than 80 project professionals. These roles will be responsible for leading a range of operational and IT projects that deliver the promises we make to our customers and progress our strategic agenda. If this sounds like a team you'd like to join ... keep reading...

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage the overall planning, control, status reporting, stakeholder management, stability and project delivery across UK&I
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, estimates, resource plans, and status reports to maintain customer satisfaction and stakeholder commitment
• Responsible for managing the budget and reporting progress of the project on an ongoing basis
• Take responsibility for the project's change agenda, developing and delivering key communications
• Obtain feedback from key stakeholders and provide accurate reporting at critical milestones
• Establish and manage often complex stakeholder relationships
• Implement reporting structures inside the project team, ensure team engagement and review the performance of project team members

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Previous experience of project management, covering operational and IT-focused projects
• Previous experience in change management, process improvement and stakeholder management
• A recognized and up to date project management qualification eg Prince2 Practitioner/Association of Project Management (desirable)
• An aptitude to work independently in a fast moving, diverse environment that could be anywhere in the UK

WHY JOIN US?

As a part of a growing DHL population, you will receive access to a variety of our excellent benefits which could include...

• Use of a company car (or car allowance) including hybrid and electric vehicles
• Private Medical Insurance
• Annual leave with the option to buy additional days
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

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 UK. 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.

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the W.C 6th October. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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