Project Manager (f/m/d) - Group Production Technologies

Project Manager (f/m/d) - Group Production Technologies

• Neuenstein in Osthessen (Systemzentrale)
• Full time
• Unlimited

Shape the future of parcel operations at GLS Are you interested in working at the intersection of logistics, technology and international project management? Join our Group team and help shape how GLS develops its production systems and infrastructure technologies across Europe. Working with country organisations, Group experts and external partners, you will contribute to topics ranging from parcel sorter infrastructure and long-term production and network strategies to Group-wide performance monitoring and emerging automation technologies. This role offers broad exposure to the development of an international parcel network and the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as you grow.

What can you expect with us?

• Support international infrastructure projects: Provide central project management support for parcel sorting investments, track progress, coordinate stakeholders and help ensure delivery against agreed plans
• Develop future production and network strategies: Work with country teams, Group experts and external consultants to develop and maintain five-year production strategies and network masterplans
• Improve Group-wide performance monitoring: Help further develop operational KPIs, reporting and benchmarking across GLS countries
• Share knowledge across the Group: Facilitate collaboration between countries and support the exchange of operational experience, best practices and solutions
• Evaluate new production technologies: Support the assessment of emerging technologies, automation solutions and innovative concepts for future operations
• Take increasing ownership: Work alongside experienced colleagues and progressively develop towards broader responsibility for projects and strategic topics

What do you bring to the table?

• Several years of relevant professional experience in the CEP industry, GLS or a comparable logistics, engineering or consulting environment
• A degree in engineering, logistics, supply chain management, business administration or another relevant technical or business discipline
• Practical project management experience, with the ability to structure, coordinate and track complex initiatives
• A good understanding of logistics operations, combined with a strong interest in technology, automation and innovation
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to understand the bigger picture while also diving into details when needed
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across countries, functions and organisational levels
• A practical, hands-on approach, with the willingness to take ownership, drive topics forward and turn concepts into concrete actions
• Fluent English to work effectively across our international organisation
• Previous experience in the CEP industry or within GLS is beneficial
• Exposure to parcel sorting, production technologies or automation is an advantage

What do we bring to the table?

Who are we?

More than 800 million parcels worldwide, over 9,000 employees at around 70 locations nationwide - that's us: GLS Germany. One of the leading parcel service providers in Germany. Our mission? Whether it's filled shelves in shops or happy online shoppers - we make a valuable contribution by connecting people and places. Become part of our success story and shape the future with us!

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