Project Manager, Operations ESG

Project Manager, Operations ESG & Partner Sustainability (m/w/d)

• Partner of Choice Framework: Coordinate the development and continuous improvement of the framework across PUD, Linehaul and Handling, translating social sustainability priorities into measurable actions and improvement plans
• Implementation & Stakeholder Alignment: Monitor progress and partner-related improvements, share best practices and tools across BUs, and align activities with HR, Procurement, Subco Compliance, Sustainability and Operations
• Partner Barometer Management: Manage the full Partner Barometer cycle, including survey design, deployment, data consolidation, analysis and reporting
• Action & Improvement: Translate survey findings into measurable BU improvement plans, track implementation and assess progress through subsequent surveys and indicators
• Improvement & Integration: Support BUs in developing preventive and improvement actions, integrate relevant topics into the Partner Barometer and Partner of Choice plans, and escalate material or recurring concerns
• Coordinate Operations ESG and Subco Compliance priorities, using compliance findings, Partner Barometer and BU insights to identify emerging risks, sustainability priorities and required remediation actions, including ownership, deadlines and escalation
• Embed subcontractor compliance and responsible working practices into Partner of Choice guidance, and coordinate joint BU guidance and awareness activities to ensure clear, consistent expectations
• Support development and delivery of the Operations ESG roadmap, translating commitments into actions, milestones and performance measures, coordinating ESG programmes, assessments and reporting, and monitoring progress, gaps and dependencies
• Coordination & Monitoring: Collaborate with relevant functions to define and monitor Partner Health, Safety & Wellbeing indicators, and identify recurring risks and areas for improvement
• 3-5 years' experience in ESG, operations, social sustainability, supply chain, consulting or programme management rol
• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, business administration, supply chain management, logistics, social sciences or a related field required
• Good understanding of social-sustainability topics, including responsible working practices, human rights, diversity and inclusion, and partner or supplier engagement
• Experience coordinating cross-functional activities, collecting and analyzing performance information, and preparing clear management reports
• Experience working with multiple countries, business units or stakeholders in a matrix organization is preferred
• Knowledge of logistics, transport, parcel delivery or partner-based operating models is an advantage
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with ESG, reporting or programme-management tools is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across functions, cultures and organizational levels
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convert complex information into concise messages
• Analytical and structured mindset, with strong attention to detail and confidence working with performance data
• Fluent in English; proficiency in another European language is preferred