An exciting new Project Manager – Strategic planning & Execution opportunity at DX!

All about you

You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. We love team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.

About us

DX are a market leading provider of a wide range of delivery services, including parcel freight, secure, courier and logistics services.

We provide a wide range of specialist delivery services to both business and residential addresses across the UK and Ireland. We have three divisions, DX Freight, DX Express and DX Logistics.

Our approach is straight-forward and no-nonsense. Our goal is to Deliver Exactly to our customers’ requirements. Key to what we do at DX is our people and we are incredibly proud of the dedicated team we have built.

At DX, we are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all irrespective of race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation, age or socio-economic background. 

What will it feel like to be part of our team?

At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. We'll give you all the responsibility you need to develop yourself as an adaptable leader; with plenty of challenges to keep your career growing. If you want to develop your career, DX will provide the training and the opportunities! In addition, you will work with passionate and supportive people who are focused on meeting the DX Delivered Exactly promise.

Role summary:

Reporting to the Head of Strategic planning & Execution this position will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of our strategic projects and launching our new service offerings. Some Travel within the UK will be required.

As part of the Project Management Office (PMO) the Project Manager for Strategic Planning & Execution role responsibilities will include leading & managing a diverse range of strategic projects e.g. post-acquisition integration activities, new customer implementation, new sector/service development, operational excellence, etc from initiation to on time delivery. Working with cross functional project teams, stakeholders, and systems to achieve your key performance indicators (KPI’s).

You will have extensive Project Management experience working within the logistics and supply chain sector, with a proven track-record in consistent project delivery. A highly driven individual who is comfortable working autonomously and at pace, familiar with project management systems & tools. You are a strong communicator who is confident presenting at all organisational levels. Highly organised, detail orientated, numerate, and capable of managing multiple diverse and complex projects simultaneously. 

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee strategic project planning including cross functional teams from initiation to completion, ensuring successful delivery within scope and timeline.
• Creation and maintenance of detailed documentation of project activities, progress, budgets, and decisions for future reference and accountability
• Provide comprehensive, timely, and accurate reporting and updates to the Head of Strategic planning & Execution, Executive team, and functional management teams as required.
• Effectively utilisation of project management systems, documents, and tools.
• Manage project cadence & quality control across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Help build a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within project team members & stakeholder groups.
• Build strong relationships with external partners to support project delivery as required.
• Implement pro-active measures to identify and promptly address any project risks or delays.
• Ensure excellent communication throughout

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years Project Management experience desirable
• Minimum of 2 years experience within the logistics or supply chain industry sector
• Lean, Six Sigma, Prince 2, or similar experience & qualification preferred.
• Proven history in successfully delivering complex, multi-faceted, projects simultaneously.
• Experience in managing multiple cross functional stake holders at all levels both internally and externally.
• Proficiency working with industry standard project management tools, systems & software.
• Ability to use Microsoft XP (Excel, Word, Email, Access, PowerPoint) or similar data base.

Personal Specification

• Resilient and able to excel within a high growth results orientated culture where every day is different and where change is embraced.
• Great team player with an ability to influence and support to get things done.
• Organised, hardworking, pro-active, and results orientated with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to turn a challenge into an opportunity.
• Exemplary organisational skills, strong commercial awareness, drive, and diligence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work with a high degree of autonomy and cope well under pressure.
• Ability to analyse data and make data-driven decisions.
• UK Driving License

Benefits:

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Holidays: 25 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Long Service Recognition scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Cover
• Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
• DX Discounts Portal
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!