Project Director, GCM

Project Director, GCM

Lancaster

Nearest Major Market: Dallas Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth

The Project Director, GCM for DSV Contract Logistics will be responsible to plan, budget, oversee, and document all aspects of projects related to new business implementation and other existing business initiatives within the Contract Logistics Global Customer Management organization. The role is focused on a designated GCM client globally. This Project Director will work closely with the DSV GCM Leadership and the client to ensure that each project is on schedule, within scope, and on budget. They will also play a critical role in the strategic planning of future projects, working with the different region leadership to balance the client's project objectives with the resourcing available. Drive standardization in scope, design, and delivery to ensure repeatability and reliability for their client.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning Leadership
• Define, with the GCM leadership, a strategic plan of projects around the globe paired with a resource plan for all functions required to execute.
• Build and maintain a playbook of how a project for the designated client is delivered, including adherence to CL Project Approach.
• Build standard comprehensive project planning with clear tasks, due dates and named owners.
• Train/mentor the local Project Managers in the design and use of the plan; monitor adherence.
• Risk Mitigation Leadership
• Constantly working to anticipate risks and proactively build mitigation plans with the project managers who are delivering active projects and with all relevant functions.
• Follow through on results.

Core Competencies

• Clear understanding of all phases of the project implementation schedule, to include the core deliverables for each functional area and the timing of the same.
• Align input from Client and Business to ensure the Project Scope is clearly captured.
• Facilitate DSV Quality Planning sessions as the cornerstone for project delivery.
• Create a detailed task list (Project Schedule) with milestones and critical path tasks to ensure no deliverables or dependencies are overlooked, to include both internal tasks and those of the client and contractors.
• Communicate the Project Scope and Schedule to all project resources and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and agreement.
• Hold team members, contractors, et al. accountable to completion of deliverables pursuant to the task list and dates.
• Manage project budget, scope, and timeline through proactive and effective communication including change control with appropriate approval.
• Lead regular status meetings with the project team to capture updates, next steps, and risks/mitigation.
• Facilitate small-groups for topics requiring more detailed discussion.
• Escalate issues/risks appropriately to Manager and Project Sponsor.
• Lead Steering Committee updates covering executive level status, budget, and risks.
• Plan and effectively manage transition from project execution to stable operations.
• Serve as SME point of contact and guidance for other PMs on process & tools, especially related to the specific approach for GCM clients.
• Assist with drafting Project Timeline files tailored for RFP responses.

Project Team Leadership

• Deliverables - ensure that each owner has a clear understanding of what they must deliver.
• Drive - drive team ownership / high energy 'whatever it takes' culture. The Team owns the outcome not just their specific task.
• Project Ownership - verify work in progress is being done correctly and confirming that it is done at a high-quality level. Not administratively asking if it's done and checking a task list.
• Pro-active regular follow up on all open items. Checking progress throughout. Whatever it takes attitude. Willing to step in and do the work when it is needed to meet a deadline. Push the business escalate & pull in support before it is a crisis.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree is basic requirement (Management, Engineering, Operations Preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of Project Management experience with leadership of Project Management staff
• Minimum of 10 years' Logistics/Warehousing Industry experience
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project & Visio
• AutoCAD is a plus
• Warehouse Management System(s)
• Language Skills English (reading, writing, verbal), Spanish a plus
• Interpersonal communication and language skills (e.g., listening to others, speaking to others, reading, writing). Communication with all levels of business from floor staff to executives, to include facilitation of meetings and/or workshops.
• Other Skills As assigned, to include management of resources assigned to the project team. E-commerce experience including starting up small to large volume solutions

Other duties as assigned by management to support special projects, implementations, process improvements, etc.

Certificates & Licenses: NA

Other Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision. Must be able to travel by plane and automobile.

WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For this position, the expected base pay range is ($135,000.00 ($150,000.00) (Annually). Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Information regarding DSV's benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.