Program Manager - Site Upgrades

Program Manager – Infrastructure & Site Upgrades

• Location: Berlin (On-site)
• Duration: 12-month contract (high possibility of extension)

About the Role

We are looking for a Program Manager to lead infrastructure and site-upgrade projects within a large-scale logistics and operations company.

You will drive projects that improve and expand delivery stations across Europe, working at the intersection of operations, construction, engineering, and data analytics. This is a hands-on, high-impact role combining strategy, execution, and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end infrastructure and site upgrade projects (delivery stations, warehouses, operational facilities)

• Plan and execute improvements to optimize workflows, capacity, and performance

• Partner cross-functionally with:

- Engineering

- Design & Construction

- Finance

- Real Estate

- Operations

• Build data-driven business cases and present recommendations to senior leadership

• Use Excel and SQL to analyze data, model scenarios, and support decisions

• Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization across sites

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and at high quality

Requirements

• Strong experience in program or project management

• Proven track record delivering infrastructure, construction, or operational site projects (e.g., warehouses, distribution centers, logistics facilities)

• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs)

• Working knowledge of SQL (mandatory)

• Experience working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders

• Experience driving process improvement, automation, or standardization

Ideal Background

• Logistics, supply chain, or operations environments

• Experience with site expansion, upgrades, or network optimization

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

• Strong communication skills with ability to influence senior leadership

Disqualifiers

• No Excel / SQL capability

• No project management experience

• Pure IT / software project management background

• No experience working across multiple teams

• No exposure to physical-site or operational improvements