At DHL, we're not just moving parcels - we're connecting people and improving lives. As the world's leading logistics group, we combine innovation and a global mindset to create smarter, more connected supply chains.
With a presence in 220+ countries and territories, our teams embrace challenges, value teamwork, and deliver real impact every day.
Join DHL Express as the VP IT Core Platforms as Domain, shaping the future of shipment data, real-time visibility, and enterprise integration across the world's most international logistics network.
About the Role
- You will lead DHL Express's global shipment data and integration platforms, owning real-time operational systems and driving large-scale modernization across 40+ programs.
- You will oversee a multicultural workforce of 300400 professionals and manage significant global build/run budgets.
- This role carries high strategic influence and shapes the technology backbone of DHL's worldwide network.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the strategic roadmap for shipment data, integration, and core processing platforms.
- Own Master Data Management capabilities, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, lineage, and governance across shipment and operational systems.
- Ensure optimal utilization of 20M Build and 70M Run budgets.
- Align technology investments with global business priorities across Operations, Customs, Finance, and Quality.
- Build, develop, and inspire high-performing global teams.
- Act as a trusted partner to senior business stakeholders.
- Proactively identify risks, remove blockers, and ensure consistent global delivery.
Leadership Scope
- 25 direct leaders (platform owners, architects, senior managers)
- 360 indirect engineers, product leaders, and architects across regions
- Ownership of approximately 50 global platforms and applications
- Management of 40+ multi-region transformation programs
What You Bring
- 15+ years of leadership experience (currently serving as Senior Director or above), with 8+ years owning a major domain or platform ecosystem.
- Strong experience in:
- API/EDI platforms
- Enterprise integration
- Operational data and real-time event processing
- Mission-critical in-house systems
- Proven ability to deliver large-scale global programs on time and within budget.
- Experience managing large, distributed engineering and product teams.
- Ability to influence CIO and Board-level stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
- Strategic mindset with hands-on understanding of complex platform environments.
- Track record of modernization, simplification, and operational excellence.
