[Remote] Senior Project Manager, Sustainability
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DSV - Global Transport and Logistics is a leading provider of global solutions within transport and logistics. As a Senior Project Manager, Sustainability, you will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic roadmap to reduce carbon emissions for a key client, leading cross-functional initiatives to achieve sustainability goals.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage a client-specific carbon emissions reduction roadmap with clear milestones, timelines, and accountable owners
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across operations, commercial, procurement, analytics, and sustainability to execute emissions reduction initiatives
- Partner directly with the client to understand decarbonization priorities, align on targets, and translate strategic objectives into project workplans
- Track progress against carbon reduction goals, key performance indicators, and implementation milestones, providing regular updates to internal leadership and client stakeholders
- Manage project governance, risks, dependencies, and issue resolution to ensure successful delivery of the roadmap
- Support identification and evaluation of emissions reduction levers such as modal shift, load optimization, fuel and energy alternatives, supplier engagement, and process improvements
- Work with data and analytics teams to validate emissions baselines, quantify reduction opportunities, and measure realized impact
- Lead recurring project meetings, maintain documentation, and capture lessons learned to strengthen future sustainability program delivery
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in sustainability, environmental studies, supply chain, business administration, engineering, logistics, or a related field
- 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in sustainability, transportation, logistics, supply chain, or client-facing transformation programs
- Experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders and executive visibility
- Demonstrated experience supporting or delivering carbon emissions reduction, decarbonization, ESG, or sustainability-related initiatives
- Strong project management skills, including roadmap development, milestone tracking, risk management, and cross-functional coordination
- Knowledge of sustainability and carbon emissions reduction concepts, including greenhouse gas accounting, decarbonization levers, and performance measurement
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, internal teams, and senior leadership
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining focus on delivery and client outcomes
- Familiarity with project management tools and Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Fluent in English (oral and written)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project or similar tools
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
- Experience in sustainability consulting, decarbonization strategy, or client-facing ESG program delivery
- Familiarity with transportation and logistics decarbonization trends, emissions reporting, and customer sustainability requirements
Benefits
- DSV provides a comprehensive package of health benefits including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with flexible and health spending accounts, short and long-term disability coverage, and wellness resources to support your overall well-being.
- In addition, our 401(k) plan offers company-matching contributions up to 5% to help you build a secure financial future.
- To support a healthy work-life balance, DSV also offers generous paid time off, paid holidays, and additional floating holidays.
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