Program Manager, Midwest

Job Title: Program Manager, Midwest

Job Location: Midwest; Chicago, IL preferred
 

DHL Global Forwarding manages the flow of goods and information across a customer’s global supply chain utilizing air/ocean/ground transportation, customs brokerage services, and dedicated warehousing/distribution centers.

We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries.

Visit our career site on the web at http://www.dhl-usa.com/en/careers/jobs.html

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Program Manager in the Midwest region to translate strategy into execution by overseeing the planning, resource, and delivery of key initiatives.

Come join our DHL team and establish a career with the largest global transportation and logistics company!
 

Key Responsibilities:


* Manage and deliver a portfolio of Midwest region strategic projects and programs. 


* Partner with RVP Midwest and Station Managers to identify, scope, and prioritize strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals for both short to medium term projects


* Translate objectives into clearly defined project roadmaps with milestones, KPIs and success criteria and lead these projects to completion


* Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver complex and high value initiatives


* Present to senior management a structured analysis providing solutions to manage both the dependencies and the interfaces between projects


* Analyze business processes, identify alternative solutions, assess feasibility and recommend new/ alternate approaches


* Define success metrics and oversee reporting on business outcomes, ROI and performance improvement


* Conduct project post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and ensure continuous improvement


* Champion best practices across projects and functions to ensure continuous improvement


* Support Midwest leadership with special assignments like growth meeting, presentations and airfreight related projects [20% of time].

 

Skills and Qualifications: 


* Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree preferred in relevant discipline (e.g., Business Administration, Management)


* 4-6 years’ work experience in Management Consulting, Operations Strategy, Business Transformation, Strategic Projects, Logistics Operations or Development


* Experience leading project teams  


* Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data (financial, operational, market) into actionable insights


* Strong Data Analytics, AI and PM tools


* Advanced skills in MS Excel and Power Point


* Exceptional influencing and partner management skills in highly matrixed environments

 

Pay Range: $93,142.50 - $124,190.00+ (Based on Experience)

Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)



* Compensation: Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.


* 401(k) Match: $1-for-$...