Working Student (m/f/d) Global Inland Projects

Location: Germany Department: Students

As a Working Student in the Global Inland Projects team at Hapag‑Lloyd AG, you will work closely with management to organize, monitor and drive Optimus 2.0 and other inland‑related initiatives. You will support multiple workstreams, collaborate with corporate, regional and area stakeholders, co‑design the future inland strategy and help implement it both locally and centrally.

Support the global roll‑out of Optimus 2.0 and related inland projects

Drive change management, internal communication and information sharing

Create and maintain project plans, schedules and milestone tracking

Assist in planning and executing new sub‑projects from ideation to completion

Prepare presentations and manage stakeholder relationships across departments

Conduct ad‑hoc performance analyses and market benchmarking

Identify, monitor and mitigate project risks and ensure project milestones are delivered on time and within scope

Contribute to the co‑design and implementation of the future inland strategy and help achieve ambitious inland growth and performance targets

Currently enrolled in a full-time program in Business Administration, Project Management or Logistics or a related field with availability of approximately 12 months

First experience in project management or a related business role

Familiarity with project management tools and techniques

Advanced MS Excel skills with strong data analysis capability, as well as advanced MS PowerPoint skills and ability to craft concise storylines

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building abilities

Business‑fluent English language proficiency

Proactive, organized and able to work independently in a fast‑paced environment, as well as interest in inland logistics and supply‑chain strategy