Project Lead- Industrial Projects

Job Title: Project Lead- Industrial Projects

Reports to: Senior Project Manager – Industrial Projects

Location: Vancouver, BC

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is a leader in managing the flow of goods and information across global supply chains, utilizing air, ocean, and ground transportation, customs brokerage services, and dedicated warehousing and distribution centers. As part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries, we are committed to excellence and growth.

Join our team as a Project Lead-IP at DHL Group! In this pivotal role, responsible for the coordination and execution of end-to-end project logistics operations. This includes managing multi-modal shipments, aligning internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring delivery against strict timelines, safety standards, and client expectations.

This role offers significant visibility across operations and requires a high level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the coordination of project cargo shipments from origin to final delivery, including multi-leg and oversized freight
• Partner closely with Project Managers to execute live shipments and maintain
• operational control across all phases
• Act as the central coordination point between DHL teams, carriers, brokers, and
• service providers locally and globally
• Drive clear, proactive communication across all stakeholders to ensure alignment and mitigate operational risks
• Support detailed logistics planning, including routing, scheduling, and execution
• strategies at the ground level
• Ensure full compliance with HSE standards, customs regulations, and internal operating procedures (SOP/SAP)
• Monitor and report on operational KPIs, identifying inefficiencies and contributing to continuous improvement
• Provide hands-on operational support during peak activity periods or critical project phases
• Collaborate across functions and geographies to deliver consistent, high-quality project execution
• Within the first 12–18 months, the Project Lead will:
  • Demonstrate the ability to independently manage complex shipment coordination
  • Build strong internal and external networks critical to project execution
  • Develop deep operational knowledge across industrial project logistics
  • Establish a reputation for reliability, precision, and execution under pressure
  • Contribute directly to the successful delivery of high-value, time-sensitive projects

Skills / Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience within freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain (project exposure is an asset)
• Strong execution mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment
• Clear and confident communicator, capable of coordinating across diverse stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and operational excellence
• Self-motivated, resilient, and eager to take ownership in a high-performance setting
• Demonstrated interest in building a long-term career within industrial project logistics
• Strong Problem-Solving skills and a “can do” attitude.

Pay Transparency:

Salary Range: CAD $86,000 – $115,000 base salary + Bonus + full benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer:


DHL Global Forwarding is committed to equal employment opportunities, evaluating all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Use of Artificial Intelligence:

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used in the screening, evaluation, or selection of candidates for this position.

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