Description

Project Manager
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

deugro was founded in Frankfurt am Main and is the first companyof the deugro group, where is has its focus on global project freightforwarding. Every day the industry and deugro face the challenges of thelogistics industry and our employees use their expertise to ensure large cargois transported safely, effectively, and efficiently, through innovative andcreative logistical solutions.

Become a part of our talented deugro team, as we look for a Project Manager inDubai, United Arab Emirates.

Key Responsibilities:

• As a Project Manager, you willbe primarily tasked with the leadership of end-to-end project logisticsoperations, the management of stakeholders, the assurance of safe cargomovement, and the delivery of projects on time and within budget
• Manage end-to-end project logistics for global and local clients
• Plan and execute export/import operations, including heavy-lift and oversized cargo
• Conduct route surveys, feasibility studies, budgeting, and risk assessments
• Lead relationship with carriers, suppliers, subcontractors and terminals
• Supervise loading, discharging, and on-site operations at ports and job sites
• Serve as the primary client contact regarding operations, handling communication and escalations
• Prepare and participate in RFQs, RFIs, tenders, and commercial proposals
• Handle cost calculations, invoicing, and financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with QHSES (Quality, Health, Safety, Environment & Security) standards
• Maintain accurate documentation and project tracking
• Lead and mentor team members, supporting cross-department coordination
• Travel to job sites for operational oversight and client meetings
• Conduct negotiations with carriers, haulers, freight handlers, and network offices to ensure competitive pricing and profitability
• Provide guidance to team members, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work environment
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers and vendors

Skills, knowledge, and expertise:

• Strong expertise in project cargo logistics, including heavy-lift, oversized, and multimodal transport
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in a mid to senior-level role
• Proven ability to manage end to end project execution, including planning, budgeting, and risk control
• Experience coordinating with carriers, terminals, subcontractors, and customs across global operations
• Solid commercial skills, including RFQs/RFIs, tender preparation, costing, and client relationship management
• Experience within the UAE market is highly preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and documentation abilities for cross functional team coordination
• An engineering background and/or OSH(L) industry experience would be considered a strong advantage
• Knowledge of QHSES standards, with hands-on site supervision experience and a track record of safe, on-time delivery
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365, TMS (CargoWise preferred)

What makes us the ideal choice?
A family-owned company established in 1924, has evolved into a leading globalspecialist in project freight forwarding. Our expertise spans various cargotypes including break bulk, out of gauge, dangerous goods, and oversizedshipments. Complementing our core services are affiliated entities specializingin transport engineering solutions, global ocean transportation, andspecialized transportation assets.

We take pride in our commitment to employees, offeringopportunities for long-term career growth, hybrid work arrangements, andflexible scheduling options.

We eagerly seek candidates who possess enthusiasm, passion, andinnovative thinking, valuing their ability to translate ideas into actionthrough dedication rather than solely relying on their resume or careerhistory.

We value diversity andwelcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or socialorigin, religion, disability, age and sexual orientation.

The gross annual salary for this position ranges between EUR0.00 - 0.00, depending on qualifications, professional experience, andlocation.
deugro Project Logistics Services DWC-LLC
Arpitha Bairapatna Giriyappa
Office 401, Building A4, Dubai South Business Park, Dubai, PO Box No. 91841 ARE

www.deugro.com