Senior Project Manager, Sustainability

DSV•Woodbridge Township, NJ

2d•$139,000 - $173,500•Remote

About The Position

As a Senior Project Manager, Sustainability at DSV, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and executing a strategic roadmap to reduce carbon emissions for a key client. This role will lead cross-functional initiatives that translate sustainability goals into actionable workstreams across transportation, operations, data, and stakeholder engagement. You will oversee project timelines, governance, and reporting, while partnering with internal teams and the client to drive measurable emissions reductions, ensure delivery against agreed milestones, and support broader sustainability objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in sustainability, environmental studies, supply chain, business administration, engineering, logistics, or a related field
5+ years of project management experience, preferably in sustainability, transportation, logistics, supply chain, or client-facing transformation programs
Experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders and executive visibility
Demonstrated experience supporting or delivering carbon emissions reduction, decarbonization, ESG, or sustainability-related initiatives
Strong project management skills, including roadmap development, milestone tracking, risk management, and cross-functional coordination
Knowledge of sustainability and carbon emissions reduction concepts, including greenhouse gas accounting, decarbonization levers, and performance measurement
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, internal teams, and senior leadership
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining focus on delivery and client outcomes
Familiarity with project management tools and Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Fluent in English (oral and written)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
Experience in sustainability consulting, decarbonization strategy, or client-facing ESG program delivery
Familiarity with transportation and logistics decarbonization trends, emissions reporting, and customer sustainability requirements
Familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project or similar tools

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a client-specific carbon emissions reduction roadmap with clear milestones, timelines, and accountable owners
Coordinate cross-functional teams across operations, commercial, procurement, analytics, and sustainability to execute emissions reduction initiatives
Partner directly with the client to understand decarbonization priorities, align on targets, and translate strategic objectives into project workplans
Track progress against carbon reduction goals, key performance indicators, and implementation milestones, providing regular updates to internal leadership and client stakeholders
Manage project governance, risks, dependencies, and issue resolution to ensure successful delivery of the roadmap
Support identification and evaluation of emissions reduction levers such as modal shift, load optimization, fuel and energy alternatives, supplier engagement, and process improvements
Work with data and analytics teams to validate emissions baselines, quantify reduction opportunities, and measure realized impact
Lead recurring project meetings, maintain documentation, and capture lessons learned to strengthen future sustainability program delivery