Project Management Specialist Graduate Programme
DHL · National
Location: Nationwide
Salary: £30,500 plus £500 joining payment
Duration: 3 years
Start date: September 2027
Who are DHL Supply Chain?
We're the people behind some of the world's biggest brands, keeping products moving, businesses growing and customers happy. As part of DHL Group, the world's leading logistics company, we combine innovation, technology and brilliant people to deliver solutions that make a real impact. Join us and you'll discover opportunities to learn, grow and build a career without limits.
What is the programme?
The programme provides exciting placement opportunities for graduates to experience working on and managing medium to large projects, in line with DHL project management methodology to achieve real, successful project delivery. While you'll specialise in Project Management, you'll spend time understanding our operations firsthand, working closely with colleagues across warehouse, transport and customer environments to help deliver solutions that support the day-to-day running of the operation.
What will I be doing?
Manage the planning, control, status reporting, stability and delivery of live projects.
Develop detailed project plans, schedules, estimates, resource plans and status reports to support successful project delivery and maintain customer satisfaction.
Build the skills to gather feedback from key stakeholders and use it to inform project progress and decision-making.
Provide accurate reporting at key project milestones, ensuring stakeholders are kept informed throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, working collaboratively with colleagues, customers and project teams.
Gain a Professional Qualification in Project Management.
What is the application process?
Online Application & Assessment - Complete a short application form, upload your CV, and complete a situational judgement assessment (approximately 1 hour).
Video Interview - Record your responses to a series of interview questions, with up to three attempts per question.
Assessment Centre - Attend an in-person assessment centre to showcase your skills and potential.
Suggested: Graduate, Professional qualification, Relocation support
Qualifications
- Achieved, or be on track to achieve, a 2:1 degree or above.
- Willing and able to relocate within commuting distance of your placement.
- Hold a full UK driving licence or be able to travel independently to multiple sites when required.
- Have a genuine interest in supply chain, logistics and operational environments.
- Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme.
We're particularly interested in graduates from disciplines such as:
- Business Management
- Project Management
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Operations Management
- Engineering (all disciplines)
- Economics
- Finance
- Mathematics
- Data Analytics / Data Science
- Computer Science / Information Technology
- Psychology
Don't see your degree listed? We'd still love to hear from candidates with a genuine interest in Supply Chain and Logistics.
Perks & benefits
Skills required
We're not expecting you to have everything figured out from day one. We're looking for people with the potential to grow and develop throughout programme.
Stakeholder Management: You'll enjoy building relationships and working with a variety of people, balancing different priorities to deliver successful outcomes.
Communication: You're confident sharing ideas, providing updates, and adapting your communication style to suit different audiences.
Analytical Thinking: You can break down complex challenges, assess information, and use data to support decisions.
Commercial Awareness: You have an interest in how businesses operate and understand the importance of delivering value for customers.
Initiative: You're proactive, take ownership of your work, and look for opportunities to make a positive impact.
Resilience: You thrive in a fast-paced environment, stay focused under pressure, and can adapt when priorities change.
Passion for Project Management: You're excited by the idea of planning, organising and delivering projects, with a genuine interest in building a career in project delivery within logistics and supply chain.
Qualifications required
Achieved, or be on track to achieve, a 2:1 degree or above.
Willing and able to relocate within commuting distance of your placement.
Hold a full UK driving licence or be able to travel independently to multiple sites when required.
Have a genuine interest in supply chain, logistics and operational environments.
Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme.
We're particularly interested in graduates from disciplines such as:
Business Management
Project Management
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Operations Management
Engineering (all disciplines)
Economics
Finance
Mathematics
Data Analytics / Data Science
Computer Science / Information Technology
Psychology
Don't see your degree listed? We'd still love to hear from candidates with a genuine interest in Supply Chain and Logistics.
Training you'll get
Gain a Professional Qualification in Project Management.
Future prospects
DHL Supply Chain welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Colleagues can join employee networks: Ability, Ethnic and National origin, Religion, Gender, LGBTQ+, and Generations.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
