Senior Project Manager

DSV · Singapore

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Job Req Number: 128063
Time Type: Full Time

Open to candidates in Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia

About the Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Sr. Project Manager to be directly responsible for executing strategic and complex projects, with focus on major system migration and technology rollouts. This is a critical role, reporting to the Lead of Project Management and Training for APAC. You will serve as a project expert, driving operational excellence and successful project delivery from the front lines. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, ensuring every project is delivered with precision and a zero-failure mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Leadership:
• Responsible for governance, monitoring and senior leadership reporting for (Migration) projects for a specific Global Customer
• Lead and support all operational project workstreams, steps, and deliverables, adhering to our established Contract Logistics Project Approach (CLPA).
• Directly manage the full project lifecycle for complex initiatives, from initiation and planning to implementation and handover.
• Identify gaps and provide practical recommendations to local management

• Spearhead turnaround projects on a case-by-case basis, working directly with operations teams to implement feasible solutions.
• Take ownership of the steps within the CLPA, ensuring all associated tools, templates, and standards are used effectively.

Operational & System Migration Analysis:
• Strategically plan and execute legacy system migrations and technology rollouts, including SAP S/4HANA, ERP, and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Lead data migration, cutover planning, testing coordination, and business readiness activities to ensure successful SAP deployment with minimal operational disruption.
• Implement data-driven improvements to optimize resources, systems, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and material flow.
• Clearly define project scope and manage risks, deriving proactive corrective and preventive action plans.
• Manage comprehensive change management plans to ensure seamless adoption of new systems and processes, minimizing business disruption.

Expert Guidance & Training:
• Serve as a subject matter expert on project implementation, providing guidance and support to country-level teams to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Identify and close knowledge gaps by developing and facilitating effective training, particularly on CLPA.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, mentoring teams to build project managementproficiency.

Required Skills & Experience
• Over 10 years of hands-on experience in operational project management within the logistics and supply chain industry.
• Proven experience in managing implementation projects from start to finish, including project initiation, planning, execution, testing, and go-live.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale system migrations and ERP transformation projects, including SAP S/4HANA implementations, rollouts, upgrades, or legacy-to-SAP migration programs, preferably in warehousing/ Contract Logistics environment.
• Proven hands-on experience managing SAP project execution across the full project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution design, data migration, testing, cutover planning, golive, hypercare, and business adoption.
• Strong analytical and change management skills with a good commercial and technical understanding of Contract Logistics.
• Excellent communication skills and confident in senior stakeholder engagement.
• A PMP, Prince 2 or agile certification.
• Change management certification is an added advantage.
• A self-starter with a positive, problem-solving attitude who can work under minimal supervision and time pressure.
• Willingness to travel overseas on a project basis (>50%).

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.