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

Hapag-Lloyd
GermanyPosted Oct 7, 2026

About the role

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 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

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 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

Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies, connecting businesses and people across more than 600 ports worldwide. With a fleet of over 300 modern container ships and a vessel capacity of 2.5 million TEU, we keep global trade moving reliably every day. Our global network spans 140 countries, 400 offices, and a growing portfolio of terminal and infrastructure investments. This scale enables us to deliver consistent, high‑quality service across continents and to support our customers in even the most complex supply chains. When you join us, you become part of more than 18,000 colleagues working across borders, functions, and cultures, to not only to deliver quality for our customers, but to create innovation and opportunities across roles, regions, and perspectives. We believe that every exploration is a chance to grow, and every port is a place to belong. Your Journey, Our Horizon

  • Be a part of our Student community: meet other students and exchange ideas

during our Student Lunch & Coffee Breaks

  • If flexibility is important to you: choose the working hours that best fit

your college schedule

  • Work with us directly in the heart of Hamburg at the Binnenalster or mobile

at home

  • Of course, we also take care of your physical well-being: in our company

restaurant we offer yummy dishes for small and large appetites

  • Take part in our company sports activities such as table tennis, dragon boat

racing and yoga. And if you're in the mood for music, why not join our band?

  • Attractive training programs and excellent career opportunities complete your

experience

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