About this role
Are you motivated by shaping governance structures, driving strategic prioritisation, and ensuring disciplined project execution across a complex, international Logistics organisation? We are looking for a Governance & Project Manager to join the Logistics Transformation Office (LTO) at DFDS in Copenhagen.
About the role
The Logistics Transformation Office (LTO) is responsible for ensuring implementation of our Towards2030 strategy as well as other cross-functional performance improvement projects in DFDS Logistics.
Governance
In this role, one of your responsibilities will be to continuously own, improve and operate the governance framework for strategic initiatives across DFDS Logistics. You will ensure a structured and transparent approach to how initiatives are prioritised, approved, resourced, monitored, and value tracked - from idea generation through execution and realisation. This includes evaluating whether we get sufficient value out of the efforts we prioritize and ensuring resources prioritized based on highest impact.
You will work closely with senior leadership, business units, and all Group functions such as Technology & Innovation, Finance, and Decarbonisation to secure alignment, enable informed decision-making, and maintain an overview of resource capacity, trade-offs, progress, risks, and impact across the initiative portfolio. Operating in a dynamic industry, a key task in strategy governance is to find the balance between structure and maintaining flexibility to react quickly.
Project Management
Additionally, you will act as Project Manager for selected strategic or cross-functional projects in Logistics, ensuring structured delivery, effective stakeholder management, and strong value realisation for the business. To ensure this, you will work very closely with the local teams across Logistics and will need to balance diving into details of our business with providing strategic oversight and structure.
The role is based at DFDS Headquarters in Copenhagen and reports directly to the Head of LTO. Travelling may be required depending on projects.
Your key responsibilities
Ensure strong governance, clear decision material, and stakeholder alignment
Own and continuously improve the governance for Logistics prioritisation, incl. pipeline management, resource allocation, decision processes, and value tracking
Track and challenge progress, impact, and value realisation across projects
Drive end-to-end delivery of strategic, cross-functional projects ensuring clear anchoring and value creation for the Logistics business
Analyse and structure complex problems
Facilitate workshops, steerco meetings, and decision forums
Support the Head of LTO in preparing material for executive management, Board of Directors, and other strategic decision forums
Build strong relationships across business units and functions
About the Logistics Transformation Office (LTO)
At LTO, we deliver on our mandate via 3 tracks:
Continuously reviewing Logistics Division’s strategic direction with Logistics Management Team
Defining and overseeing Logistics’ strategic and cross-functional turnaround initiatives through tracking as well as annual & quarterly project prioritisation
Ensuring implementation project delivery through project management and business analysis support
We operate as a small, high-performing team of 10 people and work closely with top management as the Head of LTO reports directly to the EVP of Logistics Division and is member of the divisional management team. The team works across geographies and functions, acting as a central hub for enabling structured execution of key strategic and tactical initiatives within the strategic Towards 2030 agenda.
About you
We believe the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. With this in mind, we imagine the ideal candidate has:
3+ years of relevant experience from a consulting firm, internal strategy function, or project management role
Strong project management and problem-solving capabilities
Experience from the transport industry, preferably from operations is a plus
Ability to navigate and align multiple stakeholders with differing priorities
Ability to create structure, clarity, and momentum in ambiguous environments
Strong communication and facilitation skills
A proactive and collaborative mindset with high drive and ownership
Solid PowerPoint and Excel skills, with the ability to create clear presentations and support structured analysis
Fundamental financial understanding, and ideally a degree in finance, business, or engineering
What we offer
A central role in shaping and delivering DFDS Logistics’ strategic agenda
Exposure to senior leadership and key decision-making forums
A dynamic and collaborative environment with high impact and visibility
Opportunity to work across a wide range of strategic initiatives, logistics offices and functions
Working at DFDS
While you’re with us, we want you to develop both professionally and personally. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. You will have the opportunity to challenge yourself, grow your skills, and help shape the future of customer service and digital transformation in the ferry industry.
We promote a great workplace with a diverse and vibrant community. At our Copenhagen headquarters, we enjoy a modern workspace with award-winning facilities, different work zones, own game room, fitness facilities, canteen and a café with a rooftop terrace with a beautiful ocean view, all just 5 minutes from the nearest train & metro station.
Are we a match? Then apply now
If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply as soon as possible as we will meet with candidates on an ongoing basis.
For questions, contact Nina Roepstorff, Head of LTO, at [email protected].
We look forward to hearing from you.