Project Management Specialist Graduate Programme

Project Management Specialist Programme

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 skills do I need?

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 the 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 happy 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.

What are the entry requirements?

• 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.

What's in it for me?

• 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays

• Bonus eligible (April each year)

• Eligible for £500 joining payment to help support relocation and settling into your new location, plus eligibility for a further relocation allowance of up to £500 in your second year, subject to terms and conditions

• Eligible for a pay increase 6 months after joining, through our annual salary review process, paid in April each year

• Eligible for our Holiday Purchase scheme

• Generous pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution

• Free 24/7 confidential GP service

• Hundreds of retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts

• Financial wellbeing support, including savings schemes, affordable loans and free mortgage advice

• Mental health and wellbeing support

• The opportunity to join employee networks:Ability, Ethnic and National origin, Religion, Gender, LGBTQ+, and Generations

• Exposure to senior leaders and a strong network of graduates and early career professionals

• Structured development opportunities, including internal development programmes

What is the application process?

1. Online Application & Assessment - Complete a short application form, upload your CV, and complete a situational judgement assessment (approximately 1 hour).

2. Video Interview - Record your responses to a series of interview questions, with up to three attempts per question.

3. Assessment Centre - Attend an in-person assessment centre to showcase your skills and potential.