Project Manager

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company, if so the you could be the newest addition to our team as Infrastructure Project Manager.

Working across multiple teams, “DC operations”, “End Point Management”, “Communications”  & “Local Support” You will be responsible for managing our technical integration team to help our newly acquired companies become fully integrated to DFDS, from the first contact to final delivery. You will be reporting directly to the Manager for Support & Operations

A new team is being formulated to fully support this important role, as the organization is expanding the integration process for new acquisitions is a top priority. The end to end process for complete integration including the decommissioning of existing infrastructure and the delivery of the full DFDS service portfolio lies at the heart of this position. There will be some business travel, as you will visit our different locations when developing and implementing new projects, understanding local requirements and conditions.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. With this in mind, we think that you will be someone able to communicate across all levels. Challenge the team to provided quality deliverables whilst maintaining pace.

The ideal person for this position will have the following qualifications:

• Solid IT Project Management experience
• Experience of working in large change programme’s in a key leadership role involving integration of some of the leading technology suppliers and their products.
• Good technical background & experience within IT Infrastructure
• Relevant higher education within IT e.g. engineer or architect.
• Clear, succinct and effective communication style
• Fluency in oral and written English.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
• Access to Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

Who We Are…. DFDS provides shipping and transport services in Europe, generating annual revenues of EUR 3.6bn. To over 8,000 freight customers, we deliver high performance and superior reliability through shipping and port terminal services, and transport and logistics solutions. For four million passengers, we provide safe overnight and short sea ferry services. We have more than 11,000 employees, located on ships and in offices across more than twenty countries. DFDS was founded in 1866, with our headquarters in Copenhagen, and listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. In the UK, DFDS prides itself on having signed the Armed Forces Covenant and membership of the Apprenticeship Diversity Champions Network. We are part of the CILT Top 30 Logistics Providers List.

Interested? Apply now! If you’re looking for a varied role and have a desire to work in one of Northern Europe’s leading shipping and logistics company, please send us across your CV!