Senior Project Manager Europe

Job Req Number: 123102
Time Type: Full Time

Move forward as Senior Project Manager Europe at DSV in Venlo

Looking for a challenge where the world is at your feet? As a senior project manager, you will work together with multidisciplinary project teams spread across the entire world, tackling innovative solutions that take our services to new heights. A global role with a focus on Europe awaits you!

Working in our European Operations Team means making an impact by streamlining processes and realizing changes for both customers and DSV itself: you will contribute to this.

How will you do this? As senior project manager Europe, you are responsible for managing multidisciplinary teams working on international projects across various DSV locations. You play a crucial role in guiding and coordinating processes, ensuring efficient and effective implementations.

Additionally, you will drive project and change management, ensuring the establishment of clear strategies and objectives. You will guide the team through every phase of the project, continuously monitoring whether the desired changes are actually being implemented and sustained. To successfully implement these changes, you will also develop and facilitate targeted training for employees, so that the new processes and systems are deployed sustainably and effectively. You will achieve this by:

• embracing your role as a leader, where you take responsibility and possess the drive and skill to deliver;
• planning and monitoring assigned projects according to our project management methodology, based on Prince2;
• leading workshops and facilitating customers, our operations, and IT to define requirements and processes;
• being able to identify, assess, and manage risks and issues, while knowing how to challenge our project teams and project board members;
• creating transparency regarding status, tasks, and issues for stakeholders through reporting and established project management, such as team and board meetings.

Your team stands out within DSV due to its international character, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders all over the world. Despite different time zones, cultures, and languages, the team always succeeds in delivering projects according to predetermined requirements.

DSV is a global provider of transport and logistics services. With offices in more than 90 countries and a growing network of partners, there is no place in the world we cannot reach via air, sea, rail, courier, or road transport, or where we can offer warehousing.

You will get the chance to make an impact, implement innovative solutions, and collaborate with diverse teams that realize real change, says Danny Zink, Senior Manager Project Management..

• at least 5 years of experience as a project manager in an international logistics environment, with a proven track record in managing large, complex projects. Additionally, you are Prince2 (or similar) certified, or willing to learn more about this;
• experience in contract logistics, preferably in an international context;
• bachelor's or master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a similar field;
• strong communication skills, a structured way of working, and excellent organizational and presentation skills;
• willingness to travel 10-20% of your time.

It all counts for this vacancy of senior project manager Europe in Venlo. Furthermore, it is naturally important that you feel at home with us. That will certainly go well if you like to take action, have courage, and want to grow with DSV.

Working at DSV means working at one of the top players in the logistics market. DSV is entrepreneurial, competitive, and always wants to grow as an organization. That is why we are looking for people who want to grow with us. In addition to a challenging job in an international environment, we also offer:

• a salary depending on the knowledge and experience you bring, supplemented with a 5% bonus paid in November;
• 24 vacation days, 4 ADV days, and 8% holiday allowance;
• laptop, phone, and electric lease car including charging card;
• a favorable pension scheme, part of which is premium-free and includes an employee contribution of 5%;
• access to knowledge and training via our DSV Academy. This allows you to grow and exert influence on your career path.

Send your CV with a motivation letter or leave your details and we will contact you. Any questions about this vacancy? Our corporate recruiter Manouk Lips will answer all your questions via 06 5188 5961 or manouk.lips@dsv.com.

We only contact you via official company addresses (e.g., @dsv.com or @nl.dsv.com) and never approach candidates via personal email services such as Gmail or Hotmail.

Working at DSV is like competing in the best sports.

As a world leader in transport and logistics, we have experienced extraordinary growth. And we continue this by remaining innovative, digitizing, and building upon our successes.

With nearly 150,000 colleagues in more than 90 countries, we provide solid service to our customers every day and help them achieve their goals. We know that we can best achieve this by attracting new talent, fresh perspectives, and ambitious people like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don't just work in logistics - we want to shape the future of logistics. This ambition translates into a dynamic environment based on collaboration with world-class team players, taking responsibility, and taking action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures, and respect every individual. If you want to make an impact, earn the trust of customers, and build your career with the nicest colleagues in the Netherlands, then DSV is your employer!

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