Program Manager

Program Manager

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.
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)
Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.
$1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution on 401(k) Match.
Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate on Stock Purchase Plan.
Comprehensive plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outpatient services, and prescriptions on Medical.
Optional coverage for exams, frames, and contacts on Vision.
Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major services on Dental.
7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days on Paid Time Off.
Equal Opportunity Employer
DHL Global Forwarding is committed to equal employment opportunities, evaluating all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.