The Opportunity
You already know what real project logistics looks like. The question is: Are you ready to do it at the top?
We're headhunting for a Senior Project Manager to join a world-class forwarder where project logistics isn't just a division—it's who they are. Everyone here lives and breathes complex, large-scale cargo movements. If you're an experienced PM ready to operate at the premium end of the market, this could be your next chapter.
The Role
You'll manage multi-modal, internationally complex EPC projects across heavy lift, breakbulk, out of gauge, and specialized cargo. Projects typically range from €5–10m in value, with regular exposure to €20m+ assignments and a track record of handling mega-projects exceeding €100m.
Your portfolio will span turnkey projects for Oil & Gas, petrochemical, and power generation, plus bespoke OOG solutions for leading German fabricators.
You'll work with a talented 20-person projects team in Frankfurt, reporting directly to the branch manager—meaning short decision-making lines and genuine autonomy. As a senior resource, you'll mentor junior team members while focusing on delivery excellence, not people management overhead.
The Projects
These aren't routine shipments. They're career-defining assignments:
- Geographic scope: Primarily cross-trade movements to the US, Middle East, Brazil, Asia
- Modal mix: Ocean freight as the core (with pre- and on-carriage), supplemented by air freight for urgent commissioning items and occasional specialist requirements
- Sectors: Oil & Gas, petrochemical, power, infrastructure, mining, metals, and pulp & paper
- Scale: Teams of 3–7 people on standard projects; 10+ for mega-programs, with global coordination
Your work will be visible on the international stage, strengthening your reputation among major EPCs and clients who specifically request this forwarder by name.
Why This Place
- Stability with independence: Large and established enough to weather market cycles, independent enough to operate your way
- Genuine autonomy: Minimal bureaucracy, fast approvals, freedom to execute
- Market leadership: Major clients come to them first; you'll work on projects that define your career
- Global collaboration: Seamless cross-border teamwork without heavy-handed control
The Market Context
The current environment is competitive with fewer projects in circulation, but the pipeline is solid. This isn't a rescue mission—it's a chance to join a leader before the market rebounds, when your impact will be most visible.
What We're Looking For
Experienced Senior Project Manager with proven success managing complex, multi-modal, international heavy and out-of-gauge projects. You should have the confidence, track record, and appetite to work on high-value, technically demanding assignments with genuine independence and decision-making authority.
The Package
€70,000 - €110,000 depending on experience. Based in Frankfurt.
If this resonates, let's talk. We're looking for someone ready to operate at the top of this market.