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DSV - Global transport and logistics
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. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  Read more at www.dsv.com

Location: USA - Charlotte, 2810 Coliseum Centre Dr. s. 500,520 

Division: Solutions 
Job Posting Title: Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives, GCM - 131190 
Time Type: Full Time

The Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives will be part of the Global Commercial Management (GCM) team and support the successful delivery of strategic programs and business initiatives across the organization. The role will manage the strategic initiative portfolio, mobilise cross-functional teams, structure ambiguous problems, drive decisions and ensure that agreed changes become repeatable ways of working across accounts, countries and functions.

The successful candidate is highly adaptable, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can effectively manage multiple priorities while coordinating diverse stakeholder groups.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic portfolio and prioritisation 

• Maintain one integrated view of GCM strategic initiatives, objectives, value, owners, milestones, dependencies, capacity needs and delivery health. 

• Translate leadership priorities into charters, roadmaps, workstreams and measurable success criteria. 

• Identify overlaps, gaps and cross-account synergies; recommend where GCM should standardise, scale, stop or sequence work differently. 

Programme delivery, governance & scalable execution

• Lead strategic initiatives from mobilisation through implementation, adoption and benefits realisation.
• Translate priorities into practical delivery structures, including clear decision rights, RACI, stage gates, milestones, risks, dependencies and escalation paths.
• Support deployment of the GCM operating model across account, regional, country and functional interfaces, ensuring alignment between global customer requirements and local execution realities.
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery with Finance, IT, Operations, Commercial and HR while maintaining clear business ownership and accountability.
• Develop playbooks, standards, service catalogues and reusable tools that capture proven approaches, reduce local reinvention and accelerate implementation across GCM.
• Prepare decision papers and maintain disciplined action, decision and risk tracking to enable timely leadership decisions and intervention where required.

Strategic innovation and value creation 

• Own and coordinate the portfolio of GCM innovation initiatives

• Establish a pragmatic innovation pipeline with transparent selection criteria, sponsors, hypotheses, expected value, stage gates and stop, pivot or scale decisions. 

• Mobilise account teams, Operations, IT, Business Architecture, Commercial and external partners to pilot innovations in areas such as AI, automation, data, solution design and new customer services. 

Strategic communications

• Own the GCM strategic communications plan and editorial calendar, aligning messages to GCM priorities, leadership decisions, customer commitments and major initiative milestones. 
• Build and activate the GCM community as a platform for cross-account collaboration, systematically identifying and sharing use cases, best practices and lessons learned to accelerate reuse, innovation and capability development across GCM.

• Build and strengthen the GCM internal brand by articulating a clear value proposition, consistent narrative, visual identity and proof points that show how GCM enables growth, performance and simplicity at scale. 

• Develop and manage recurring communication channels including the GCM newsletter, leadership updates, town halls, community forums, intranet or SharePoint content, and initiative launch communications. 

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

WORK ENVIRONMENT

For this position, the expected base pay range is $97,440.00 – $121,800.00 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 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.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

What moves you?

At DSV, we move more than goods. We move careers, ambitions and opportunities.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we are the global leader in transport and logistics, and it is our people who bring our services and solutions to life every day. From frontline operations to business functions, every role contributes to keeping supply chains flowing and societies running.

Here, you are trusted to take ownership, act on your ideas and make decisions that create real impact. It is a place where people, careers and ideas keep moving forward. We value transparency in how we communicate and collaborate, and we win together by supporting each other, challenging each other and delivering results as a team.

Start here. Go anywhere

This is our promise of movement. A promise that your work matters, your contribution counts, and your career can move as far as your ambition takes it.

If you are looking to make an impact, grow your career and be part of something bigger, DSV is the place to be.

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