Senior Manager, Connected Control Tower

DHL

DHL

New South Wales, Australia

Posted on Apr 23, 2026

Make an impact! Take ownership and drive the success of our transport customer operations.

The Connected Control Tower Manager plays a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and cost‑effective transport operations across DHL’s centralised transport network. This role provides end‑to‑end leadership and oversight across consistent service delivery, enhanced operational visibility, and strong compliance with Transport Safety Standards, customer agreements, and regulatory requirements. This role is pivotal to driving improved performance, productivity, and data‑driven decision‑making across the network. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Provide end‑to‑end leadership of the Connected Control Tower, ensuring consistent, high‑quality transport execution
  • Oversee Customer Order Management, transport planning, order and trip tracking, and customer service performance
  • Drive transport efficiency initiatives to optimise cost, service, and productivity outcomes
  • Ensure accurate and consistent use of compulsory transport systems and tools
  • Lead data analytics and performance reporting to enable insight‑driven decisions and continuous improvement
  • Ensure compliance with transport safety standards, customer contractual requirements, and regulatory obligations
  • Support onboarding of new customers into standardised Control Tower processes
  • Partner with key internal and external stakeholders to enhance service outcomes and customer satisfaction
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across systems, processes, and ways of working

Please note: Internal DHL applications close 30/04/2026

DHL Supply Chain is a Great Place to Work

At DHL, we deliver results without compromising on respect, valuing each other's differences while recognising individual strengths. People are our greatest strength and we strive to ensure that careers here are satisfying and successful. By joining us, you are joining a company that offers limitless opportunities and a supportive work environment where employees are given the tools and training they need to learn and grow.

The diversity of our team mirrors the diversity of our customers and the communities we're a part of. We promote an inclusive environment – guided by mutual respect, openness, honesty, trust, and cooperation. Beyond our supportive culture, we also offer our employees:

  • World class training programs to enhance your skills and support your career advancement.
  • Rewarding employee engagement opportunities such as site events, volunteer work, competitions, and recognition programs such as Employee of the Month.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Impressive staff discounts with many of our customers and access to Perkbox which provides discounts with various retailers and services.
  • A commitment to work-life balance, with flexible working arrangements tailored to individual role requirements.

DHL is committed to fostering an environment where employees feel comfortable to balance their priorities, work commitments, team engagement and work/life balance in collaboration with their manager, ensuring quality service and productive outcomes for all. DHL will support flexible working arrangements that are tailored to the individual role requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Proven experience in transport operations, logistics, or supply chain management within a complex environment
  • Strong understanding of transport planning, execution, and compliance requirements
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross‑functional teams
  • Highly developed analytical capability with experience leveraging data to drive performance improvements
  • Experience working with transport management systems and integrated operational platforms
  • Strong stakeholder management and customer engagement skills
  • A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to lead change in a fast‑paced environment

Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity, APPLY NOW.