Job Description

Senior Project Manager (m/f/d)

Location:
Hanau, Germany

deugro
was founded in Frankfurt am Main and is the first company of the deugro group,
where is has its focus on global project freight forwarding. Every day the
industry and deugro face the challenges of the logistics industry and our
employees use their expertise to ensure large cargo is transported safely,
effectively, and efficiently, through innovative and creative logistical
solutions.

Become a part of our talented deugro team, as we look for a Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) in
Hanau, Germany.

Key responsibilities:

• Personnel responsibility for the assigned project team
  
• Project management including project implementation, controlling, and escalation, as well as the creation and communication of lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle
• Team development through the assignment of suitable projects and/or project shipments
  
• Proactive collaboration with the Operations Team to ensure full understanding and smooth execution of all contractual requirements
  
• End-to-end order processing, covering all necessary tasks from customer order placement to file closure (including invoicing)
  
• Leading and contributing to strategic tender activities in close coordination with branch management and colleagues, involving regional tender management and other stakeholders (e.g., Global Support Functions)
  
• Leading project negotiations and clarification meetings
  
• Business and financial controlling for the department and individual projects
  
• Customer care and support for existing domestic and international clients, generating new business with existing customers including offer creation and follow-up; collaboration with
• Global Key Account Management and the national Sales Team Germany
  Establishing new customer relationships and generating new business within existing structures, including offer creation and follow-up
  
• Developing and maintaining efficient and effective process organization; supporting the setup and maintenance of IT infrastructure such as CargoWise, PTL, and implementing internal SOPs
  
• Ensuring quality across all processes and workflows, and supporting the implementation of the group’s strategic goals
  
• Ensuring interaction and collaboration with other deugro offices and departments

Skills, knowledge and expertise:

• Successfully completed training and/or studies in the field of freight forwarding
  
• At least 8 years’ experience in project cargo freight forwarding, including breakbulk and heavy lift operations, ocean chartering, contracts management, project management
  
• Excellent contacts within the industry and global network
  
• A team player attitude with a distinctive hands-on mentality
  
• Enjoyment in working in a culturally diverse and dynamic environment
  
• Very good German- and English skills, written and verbal
  
• The willingness to travel on national and international business trips (10–25%)

What makes us the ideal choice?
A family-owned company established in 1924, has evolved into a leading global
specialist in project freight forwarding. Our expertise spans various cargo
types including break bulk, out of gauge, dangerous goods, and oversized
shipments. Complementing our core services are affiliated entities specializing
in transport engineering solutions, global ocean transportation, and
specialized transportation assets.

We
take pride in our commitment to employees, offering opportunities for long-term
career growth, hybrid work arrangements, and flexible scheduling options.

We
eagerly seek candidates who possess enthusiasm, passion, and innovative
thinking, valuing their ability to translate ideas into action through
dedication rather than solely relying on their resume or career history.

We value diversity and welcome all applications - regardless of
gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age and
sexual orientation.

deugro (Deutschland) Projekt GmbH
Marco Miraglia
Nuernberger Strasse 2A-4, Hanau, HE 63450 DEU

www.deugro.com