Senior Project Manager, Business Cluster, Group PMO

Job Req Number:  122842 
Time Type: Full Time

Location: Flexible within the EU or UK. 
This role can be based in any DSV location across the EU or UK. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and project teams across our global organisation and should expect regular international collaboration and occasional travel.

Join us at a pivotal moment as we integrate Schenker into DSV and strengthen our position as the world’s leading transport provider.

In our Project Management Office, you will lead large-scale transformation and integration programmes/ projects that support DSV’s global strategy. You will be working directly with top senior stakeholders in the company where you will drive complex initiatives with global impact.

This is a unique opportunity to gain strategic exposure while leading projects that shape the future of our organization.

About the area: Step into our international Project Management Office

In DSV Group Project Management Office (PMO), you will be a part of a group of 160+ highly professional colleagues. Our mission is to deliver high-quality services and manage projects for the DSV organization, supporting business and group functions in executing global strategies.

You will work closely with the PMO management team as well as senior stakeholders in DSV, spanning functional areas such as Business Divisions, Group Finance, IT, Compliance, and other Group Functions.

About the role: Run enterprise-level integration projects and programmes

Within the Group PMO, you will lead and manage large, complex enterprise-level programmes and projects mainly in the business cluster where your knowledge of transport management system (TMS) integrations and cross divisional coordination with high level stakeholders will be of great value.

The programmes or projects may consist of multiple teams and workstreams and require integration with other teams / activities outside the project scope.

Specifically, you will:

• Have the strategic project leadership, initiating, planning, and executing complex and high-impact projects. You will oversee multiple project teams, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives. Moreover, you will mentor project managers and provide guidance on best practices.


• Develop business integration projects and programs from initiation to operations, following our standard PMO process and governance.


• Manage senior-level stakeholders, including board members, executives, and external partners, negotiating with key stakeholders to secure project resources, ensure stakeholder buy-in and maintain satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.


• Carry out advanced risk and escalation management, identifying and analysing potential risks at organizational level, and devising strategic plans to mitigate them. You will also resolve high-level escalations and complex issues, ensuring minimal impact on project continuity and success.


• Enhance reporting mechanisms to provide comprehensive updates to top management and the board. And develop and maintain a communication strategy that ensures transparency and regular updates on project status, risks, and achievements.


• Potentially handle task and time management of external partners, service providers, and consultants.This position can be based in any DSV location within the EU or UK. Regardless of location, you will work closely with colleagues, senior stakeholders and project teams across our global organization.

About you: Seasoned project manager with experience in driving high-impact strategic initiatives that drive transformation across our Air & Sea, Road and CL divisions.

With your strong interpersonal and communication skills, you are able to build and maintain business relationships as well as manage and coach stakeholders.

You can stand your ground when others challenge you and know how to navigate at both top management and team level. Being comfortable working in an international and high-performance setting, you can lead people in workshop settings, both facilitating and driving outcomes.

Finally, we imagine that you have:

• Several years of continuous project management experience with large corporate projects – preferably from a global PMO within the transport and logistics sector including:
  o    TMS/WMS implementations 
  o    Enterprise-wide IT transformations 
  o    System migrations 
  o    Business process harmonization 
  o    Multi-country rollouts 
  o    Vendor management 
  o    Exposure to financial applications like SAP will be a bonus


• A bachelor’s degree (as a minimum) or higher in a relevant field, e.g., project management and process management, but not limited to that.


• Excellent written and verbal corporate English language skills
   

Ready to drive transformation at a global scale?

Apply today and become part of a Project Management Office that plays a key role in shaping DSV’s future.

We review applications on an ongoing basis and encourage you to apply early. Please note that while the application deadline is 16 August 2026, we may close the position sooner if we find the right candidate.

No cover letter is needed; simply include a short motivation in your CV.

If you would like to learn more about the role, you are welcome to contact Senior Manager, Group PMO, Louwrens Vermaak, at [email protected]

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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