Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Road Transport US

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Job area:
Project Management

At DSV, our purpose is to keep customers' supply chains flowing and enable the business of our customers by ensuring reliable and efficient transport and logistics services through storage and transport of goods by air, sea and road. Our vision is to create long-term, sustainable growth and value for our customers, employees, shareholders and society. Close to 150,000 employees in over 90 countries work diligently to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services.

As a global leader, our commitment to sustainable business practices is a central element of our overall business strategy. Visitdsv.comand follow us onLinked Inand Facebook .

Location
:
Lancaster, TX

Division
:
Road Transport US

Job Posting Title
:
Project Manager, Strategic Intiatives

Time Type
:
Full Time

The Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives is responsible for leading cross-functional projects that support the growth, operational excellence, and strategic objectives of the assigned account. This role partners with cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and implement strategic initiatives that improve operational performance, customer service, business scalability, and financial performance. The Project Manager oversees projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring alignment among stakeholders, managing timelines, mitigating risks, and delivering successful outcomes.

This position requires strong collaboration, project leadership, organizational, analytical, and communication skills, along with the ability to influence across multiple business units while supporting DSV's commitment to operational excellence.

• Lead cross-functional strategic projects supporting the assigned account and other business initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, milestones, resource requirements, and implementation strategies.
• Coordinate project activities across Operations, Brokerage, Equipment, Information Technology, Finance, Customer Success, and other cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate project meetings, document action items, monitor progress, and communicate project status, risks, and milestones to leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively resolve issues to ensure successful project execution.
• Support the implementation of new customer initiatives, operational enhancements, business process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, executive summaries, dashboards, reporting, and project status updates.
• Analyze operational processes and recommend scalable solutions that improve efficiency, service quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
• Assist with reporting, data analysis, KPI development, and performance measurement to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, carriers, and external business partners to ensure project success.
• Support organizational change management efforts and facilitate the successful transition of completed projects into day-to-day operations.
• Monitor project deliverables, budgets, timelines, and performance to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Travel as needed to support project implementation, customer meetings, operational reviews, and stakeholder engagement.
• Perform other duties, projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Project Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of project management experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, operations, or a related industry.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects involving multiple business functions and stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience supporting customer-focused operational initiatives and business process improvements preferred.
• Knowledge of transportation, brokerage, and supply chain operations preferred.
• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS) or related operational platforms preferred.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), CAPM, or similar project management certification preferred.

• Strong knowledge of carrier compliance, auditing, and documentation requirements.
• Understanding of Healthcare, TSA, DOT, cargo security, and transportation compliance standards.
• Ability to provide functional guidance and support to team…