Project Manager - Military veterans preferred

About us

DHL Supply Chain offers a challenging yet exciting place to work where every day we ask you to be the best that you can be. In return we offer an excellent working environment and the security of working with the world's foremost logistics solutions provider.

At DHL, we know that people are our greatest strength. That’s why our goal has always been to attract and retain the best talent over the world. We provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We recognize the difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of building THE logistics company for the world. Under the DHL Supply Chain umbrella, one of the business units of DHL, we provide customized logistics and industry solutions in the areas of supply chain management, warehousing, distribution, value added services. We provide the best logistics services for our customers – helping them deliver better results every day.

You will be leading projects within dynamic and swiftly growing sectors, you will be a key driver of initiatives that will define the shape of Australia's most exciting industries. You will be working with the customer and stakeholders of all levels to deliver projects on time and within budget.  You can look forward to implementing new-era start-up operations and introducing new WMS technology that will change industries. 

The role will see you using the planning and influencing skills you have perfected in your career. 

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple streams of work and drive an open and positive inter-dependant relationship between the Project Team, Operations and project stakeholders
• Responsible for managing, monitoring and auditing each phase of the implementation and the related project plans and budgets
• Overseeing scheduled activities and maintain plans
• Proactively anticipate project deviations and responsible for communicating and/or taking immediate corrective action.

Requirements

• 3-5 years' experience in IT Project/Program Management- system migration, system integration, data migration desirable
• Experience in large scale projects, leadership and implementation in a logistics/supply chain or FMCG environment
• Experience directing cross-functional teams utilising continuous improvement methodologies to optimise Supply Chain design
• Bachelor degree qualified in Project Management, Logistics, Commerce or related field (preferred)
• Prince2 / PMP / IPMA Certifications (preferred)
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organisation
• Project methodology qualifications essential - Agile project and waterfall management experience preferred
• Excellent working knowledge and understanding of warehousing, distribution and WMS
• Superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills