Project Manager reference: 35417

<div><div><div><p><strong>Contract Type: </strong><span>Permanent (Full-Time)</span><br><strong>Location: </strong>United Kingdom with 75% expected travel<br><br></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?</strong></p> <p>As part of your normal duties, you will</p> <ul> <li>Manage the overall planning, control, status reporting, stakeholder management, stability and project delivery across UK&I</li> <li>Develop detailed project plans, schedules, estimates, resource plans, and status reports to maintain customer satisfaction and stakeholder commitment</li> <li>Responsible for managing the budget and reporting progress of the project on an ongoing basis</li> <li>Take responsibility for the project's change agenda, developing and delivering key communications</li> <li>Obtain feedback from key stakeholders and provide accurate reporting at critical milestones</li> <li>Establish and manage often complex stakeholder relationships</li> <li>Implement reporting structures inside the project team, ensure team engagement and review the performance of project team members</li> </ul> <p><strong>WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?</strong></p> <p><span>We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:</span></p> <ul> <li>Previous experience of project management, covering operational and IT-focused projects</li> <li>Previous experience in change management, process improvement and stakeholder management</li> <li>A recognised and up to date project management qualification eg Prince2 Practitioner/Association of Project Management (desirable)</li> <li>An aptitude to work independently in a fast moving, diverse environment</li> </ul> <p><strong>WHY CHOOSE US? </strong></p> <p>As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:</p> <ul> <li>Free confidential 24/7 GP service</li> <li>Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)</li> <li>Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme</li> <li>24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: <a href="https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits">https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION</strong></p> <p>We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: <a href="https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity">https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity</a></p> <p><strong>BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE</strong></p> <p>DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.</p> <p> </p> <p>#DSCUKICF </p></div></div></div>