Senior Project Manager Europe

Job Req Number:  116646
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’ll work with multidisciplinary project teams across the globe, implementing innovative solutions that take our services to new heights. A global role with a focus on EMEA is waiting for you!

You get it done

Working in our European Operations Team means making an impact by streamlining processes and implementing changes for both clients and DSV itself: you’re on it.

How you do this? As a senior project manager Europe, you’ll lead multidisciplinary teams working on international projects across various DSV locations. You’ll play a key role in guiding and coordinating processes, ensuring efficient and effective implementations.

You’ll also manage project and change management, creating clear strategies and objectives. You’ll guide the team through each project phase, continuously monitoring whether the desired changes are being implemented and maintained. To successfully implement these changes, you’ll develop and facilitate targeted training for employees, ensuring new processes and systems are sustainable and effectively applied. You achieve this by:

• taking on your role as a leader, taking responsibility and having the drive and ability to deliver;


• planning and monitoring assigned projects according to our project management methodology, based on Prince2;


• leading workshops and facilitating clients, our operations, and IT to define requirements and processes;


• being able to identify, assess, and manage risks and issues, challenging our project teams and project board members;


• creating transparency about status, tasks, and issues for stakeholders through reporting and established project management, such as team and board meetings.

Your team stands out within DSV by the international character, working with colleagues and stakeholders from all over the world. Despite different time zones, cultures, and languages, the team always successfully delivers projects according to predefined requirements.

We are DSV, we grow

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 transport by air, sea, rail, courier or road or where we can offer storage in warehouses.

You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact, implement innovative solutions, and work with diverse teams that bring real change, says Danny Zink, Senior Manager Project Management.

You bring

• 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. You’re also Prince2 (or equivalent) certified, or willing to learn more about it;


• experience in contract logistics, preferably in an international context;


• a bachelor's or master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field;


• strong communication skills, a structured approach to work, and excellent organisational 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 of course important that you feel at home with us. That will certainly be possible if you like to keep going, have guts and want to grow with DSV.

You get

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

• a salary depending on the knowledge and experience you bring, with an additional 5% bonus paid in November;


• 24 vacation days, 4 ADV days, and 8% holiday pay;


• laptop, phone, and an electric lease car with a charging pass;


• a favourable pension plan, with part of the premiums paid by DSV and a 5% personal contribution;


• access to knowledge and training via our DSV Academy. This way, you can grow and influence your career path.

Move forward

Send your resume with motivation or leave your details and we will contact you. Any questions about this vacancy? Our corporate recruiter Manouk Lips answers all your questions via +31 (0)6 5188 5961 or [email protected].

We will only contact you via our official company email addresses (e.g., @dsv.com or @nl.dsv.com) and never reach out to candidates through personal email providers such as Gmail or Hotmail.

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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