Global Project Manager-Industrial Projects (m/f/x)

Danzas Corporation•Houston, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Project Manager, Industrial Projects, supports the strategic agenda of DHL Global Forwarding Industrial Projects by translating market intelligence, growth opportunities, and strategic priorities into actionable plans, decision materials, and implementation governance. The role contributes to strategic planning and execution, prepares strategic discussions, and organizes key communication formats such as town halls and global conferences. The position drives strategic planning and implementation governance, coordinates selected strategic projects, and uses digital tools and structured data to support transparent, fact-based decisions. It also organizes strategic communications and governance meetings, collaborates with stakeholders across DGF and DHL Group, and develops market, sector, country, competitor, customer, and portfolio analyses to identify opportunities and risks. The role prepares analyses, decision templates, and recommendations for the IP steering team and DHL top management. The role is based in Houston, USA, reports to the Chief Commercial Officer, and requires international travel of up to 25%. Work authorization for the USA is required.

Requirements

Successfully completed studies in Business, Economics, or a comparable field.
2–5 years of relevant professional experience in strategic consulting, corporate strategy, project management, or a comparable staff function.
Comfort using AI-powered tools for research, analysis, and day-to-day productivity.
Proven project management experience, particularly in project structuring and planning, including scoping, defining workstreams, and realistic time and resource planning.
Strong expertise in strategy development, market analysis, and strategy communication.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint, with strong strategic storylining and visual presentation capabilities.
Very good English skills.
Willingness to travel internationally up to 25%.
Work authorization for the USA.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in an international corporation or logistics environment.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and follow up on IP strategic plans, governance frameworks, and roadmaps, translating priorities into actionable initiatives and measurable progress.
Manage selected strategic projects by structuring workstreams, tracking progress, coordinating inputs, and following up on milestones and decisions.
Use digital tools and structured data sources to strengthen data-driven decision-making, transparency, and fact-based prioritization.
Drive and organize internal communication of strategic priorities, including BRMs, IP town halls, global conferences, and leadership updates.
Prepare and follow up on strategic governance meetings, including agenda setting, decision tracking, and management reporting.
Collaborate on project-specific topics with IP stakeholders across DGF and DHL Group, including Strategy, Communications, and central functions.
Analyze country and sector developments, competitive dynamics, customer developments, and portfolio data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
Derive actionable recommendations from market, sector, country, competitor, and portfolio analyses, aligned with IP strategic priorities and growth plans.
Prepare in-depth analyses, decision templates, and recommendations for strategic discussions and briefings to the IP steering team and DHL top management.
Connect with and influence specialist departments and IP offices, and work with regional and country stakeholders.
Build cross-functional relationships with DGF managers and develop a network of vendor contacts.
Provide technical guidance to line managers and employees.

Benefits

Positive work environment and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Global exposure through work with diverse teams and international markets and practices.
Flexible work environment intended to support work-life balance.
Training programs, coaching, workshops, and resources for continuous learning and development.
Individual onboarding, on-the-job training, networking, and a dedicated certified program.
Competitive compensation package.
Annual leave.
Flexible working hours.
Hybrid home-office options.
Company accessories.
Additional benefits in line with region- or country-specific policies.