DFDS is looking for a Transformation Office Project Manager for to strengthen our transformation office team.
Be part of the movement – and play your part.
In This Role, You Will
We are looking for a driven and results-oriented Project Manager to join the Logistics Transformation Office and play a key role
in delivering the Boost Framework across Türkiye.
This position will serve as the local transformation lead, acting as the primary liaison between local operations and the global
Logistics Transformation Office. The successful candidate will ensure structured execution of strategic initiatives, maintain
strong governance, provide executive-level project visibility, and drive measurable business improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of transformation initiatives within the Boost Framework, ensuring projects are delivered on
time, within scope, and with measurable business value.
- Act as the local Transformation Office representative and the key point of contact between Turkish stakeholders and the global
Logistics Transformation Office.
Drive Operational Excellence and Business Optimization initiatives across logistics operations.
- Establish and maintain strong project governance, including project planning, milestone tracking, risk management, issue
resolution, and dependency management.
- Prepare high-quality Steering Committee (SteerCo) materials, executive presentations, decision papers, and regular project
status reports.
- Monitor project progress, benefits realization, KPIs, and value creation, ensuring leadership has clear visibility of project
performance.
Facilitate project governance meetings, workshops, and decision forums while ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
- Identify improvement opportunities, challenge existing ways of working, and proactively drive continuous improvement
initiatives.
Support change management activities to ensure successful implementation and adoption of transformation initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with local and international stakeholders to maintain momentum and secure successful project
delivery.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related
discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in Project Management, Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain, Logistics, PMO, or
Management Consulting.
Experience managing cross-functional business transformation or operational improvement projects.
Strong knowledge of project governance, portfolio management, and structured project delivery methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and executive-level communication.
Experience preparing executive presentations, Steering Committee materials, and management reporting.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills.
Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across all organizational levels.
Fluent in Turkish and English, both written and spoken.
Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills.
PMP, PRINCE2, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar project management/continuous improvement certifications are considered an advantage.
Working at DFDS
Join the movement and grow with us.
While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities
in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.
Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.
If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV
as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.
We look forward to hearing from you.