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About the Role

The DSV Contract Logistics Project Director Latin America is responsible for leading the team of Project Managers in pursuit of highly successful delivery of company projects, including internally devised major initiatives and new business implementations. This position has dotted line responsibility for the LATAM project management team who reports into each country’s leadership. The role has three major facets: Project Management Execution, Team Leadership, and other department leadership duties.

Responsibilities

Driving the execution of DSV Quality Planning as the cornerstone of project initiation.
Ensuring adherence to department standard approach and toolsets throughout project execution to deliver Scope, Budget, and Timeline successfully.
Monitoring scheduling and execution of tollgate meetings.
Monitoring and driving communication plans for each project for consistent and thorough status reporting internally and to clients.
Serving as the first point of escalation and approval for Project Management change control.
Maintaining alignment of DSV project approach toolset standards across the assigned team of Project Managers.
Supporting Business Development, Solution Design, and other requesting departments with estimated project timelines and startup cost validation.
Providing oversight and guidance to the LATAM Project Management teams.
Planning and tracking work content for PMs in concert with their direct line managers, managing project assignments, and forecasting bandwidth.
Driving internal department CIP initiatives for NA Project Management and contributing to CI initiatives for the Project Management and Training department.
Providing regular feedback and coaching to Project Managers individually and conducting formal performance reviews semi-annually.
Managing opportunities for professional development for the team and individuals.
Maintaining regular communication with functional counterparts on project delivery feedback and improvement opportunities.
Leading a bi-weekly cadence of Senior Leadership-level project status reporting for LATAM projects.
Acting as department leader in the absence of the Sr. Director PM&T when required.
Acting as delegate project tollgate approver for the Sr. Director PM&T when required.
Performing other duties as assigned by management to support special projects, implementations, process improvements, etc.
Indirect management of department staff, assignments, and work content.
Conducting performance evaluations of project management staff.

Requirements

Four-year degree is a basic requirement (Industrial Engineering or Business Management preferred).
Minimum of 10 years of job-related/relevant experience in a leadership role.
Minimum of 10 years Logistics/Supply Chain Industry experience.
Experience dealing with end users, vendors and clients.
Experience in a 3PL environment, specifically in project delivery.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Vizio.
Knowledge of WMS functionality.
English (reading, writing, verbal).
Spanish highly desired.
Interpersonal communication and language skills (e.g., listening to others, speaking to others, reading, writing).
Facilitation skills and very mature communication skills to communicate to all levels in the organization.
Good mathematical skills.

Location

USA - VIRTUAL - US Texas

Work Type

Full Time

Experience Level

10 years of job related/relevant experience in a leadership role
10 years Logistics/Supply Chain Industry experience

Education Level

Four-year degree
Industrial Engineering or Business Management preferred

Salary/Compensations

$160,000.00 – $175,000.00 Annually

Benefits

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.

About the Company

In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics.
DSV adds value to customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods.
DSV works every day from its many offices in over 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers worldwide.
DSV's reach is global yet its presence is local and close to its customers.
Working at DSV means playing in a different league.
As a global leader in transport and logistics, DSV has been on an extraordinary journey of growth.
With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, DSV works every day to offer solid services and meet customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals.
DSV believes that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals.
At DSV, performance is in its DNA.
DSV aims to shape the future of logistics.
This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action.
DSV values inclusivity, embraces different cultures and respects the dignity and rights of every individual.
If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.
Start here. Go anywhere.
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Equal Opportunity

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 hr@us.dsv.com.
If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration.
DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.