Global Manager - Project Management - Logistics

Role Overview

Global Manager - Project Management - Logistics at DP World. The role reports to the Global SVP – Project Management Office and supports the planning, coordination and delivery of key projects and initiatives across the Logistics business.

Company Overview

DP World is a global trade enabler operating in 78 countries across six continents with more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities. The company operates four core businesses: Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology. DP World is rapidly transforming and integrating its businesses, uniting global infrastructure with local expertise to create end-to-end supply chain solutions. The company invests in innovation including intelligent delivery systems and automated warehouse stacking, and is committed to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential through inclusion and diversity.

Role Purpose

The Global Manager – Project Management – Logistics will work with global and regional stakeholders to ensure projects are effectively planned, governed and executed, with clear visibility of milestones, risks, dependencies and outcomes. The Manager will support consistent application of project management standards and help ensure projects are delivered within agreed scope, timelines and budget.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Coordination

• Manage and coordinate assigned projects from initiation through delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, actions and dependencies.
• Follow up with workstream owners to ensure agreed deliverables are completed on time.

Project Governance & Reporting

• Maintain accurate project status, dashboards and governance documentation.
• Prepare regular reporting for the Global PMO and senior stakeholders.
• Track actions and decisions arising from project and governance meetings.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify and maintain project risks, issues and dependencies.
• Work with project teams to develop mitigation and recovery actions.
• Escalate material issues where required.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate across global functions, regions and project teams to support effective project execution.
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure actions, owners and deadlines are clearly documented and followed through.

Planning & Performance Tracking

• Monitor delivery against agreed scope, schedule and budget.
• Analyse project performance and highlight variances, delays and areas requiring management attention.

PMO Standards & Processes

• Apply established PMO methodologies, templates and governance standards across assigned projects.
• Support improvements to PMO processes, tools, reporting and ways of working.

Cross-Functional & Integration Support

• Support projects involving multiple Logistics functions, regions and enabling functions, including Technology, Finance, People and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support integration activities arising from acquisitions or organisational changes, including planning, dependency management, tracking and reporting.

Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance

• Identify practical opportunities to improve project delivery, governance and reporting.
• Support implementation of agreed improvements and sharing of good practices across the PMO community.
• Ensure adherence to project management standards and quality assurance processes.
• Assist in conducting project reviews and audits as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management or a related field.
• 5+ years' relevant experience, including experience managing or coordinating complex projects in a multinational or matrix organisation.
• Project management qualification/certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain or transportation is desirable.
• Exposure to integration or business transformation projects is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies, governance, risk management and reporting.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work across functions and geographies and engage effectively with stakeholders at different organisational levels.
• Strong written and verbal English.