Senior Project Manager, Sustainability

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  Read more at www.dsv.com 

 

Location: USA - Iselin, Wood Ave 

Division: Air & Sea 

Job Posting Title: Senior Project Manager, Sustainability 

Time Type: Full Time

 

Summary

As a Senior Project Manager, Sustainability at DSV, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and executing a strategic roadmap to reduce carbon emissions for a key client. This role will lead cross-functional initiatives that translate sustainability goals into actionable workstreams across transportation, operations, data, and stakeholder engagement. You will oversee project timelines, governance, and reporting, while partnering with internal teams and the client to drive measurable emissions reductions, ensure delivery against agreed milestones, and support broader sustainability objectives.

 

Duties and 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

 

Educational background / Work experience

• 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

 

Skills & Competencies

• 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