Global Senior Manager – Project Management - Logistics

Job Purpose

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of the Project Management Office (PMO), the Global Senior Manager - Project Management - Logistics will play a crucial role in supporting international and complex projects for the logistics division. This role will involve managing and coordinating various projects to ensure successful delivery within scope, time, and budget constraints.

Key Accountabilities

• Project Management Support:
  
  

Provide support to the SVP PMO in leading and managing strategic projects.

Assist in the development and implementation of project management methodologies and best practices.

• Strategic Alignment:
  
  

Collaborate with the SVP PMO to align project work with corporate strategy and objectives.

Assist in prioritizing projects in line with strategic goals.

• Stakeholder Communication:
  
  

Facilitate communication between the SVP PMO and project teams.

Assist in disseminating project updates and key information to stakeholders.Project Oversight:

Support the SVP PMO in overseeing the execution of international projects.

Monitor project progress, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies.

• Reporting and Analysis:
  
  

Assist in the preparation of project reports and analysis for senior leadership.

Provide insights and recommendations based on project performance.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Facilitate coordination and communication across departments and regions.

Participate on the development of career path and training for the PMO community

• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Integration:
  
  

Support the successful integration of M&A activities into the company's operations.

Serve as a key liaison between various stakeholders to ensure seamless transition and alignment with organizational goals.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate the integration process and mitigate potential risks.

• Process Improvement:
  
  

Identify opportunities for process improvement within the PMO and across project teams.

Assist in implementing initiatives to enhance project management efficiency and effectiveness.

• Training and Development:
  
  

Support the SVP PMO in training and developing project management capabilities across the organization.

Assist in conducting training sessions and workshops for project managers and stakeholders.

• Risk Management:
  
  

Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project-related risks.

Work with project teams to develop risk mitigation plans and strategies.

• Quality Assurance:
  
  

Ensure adherence to project management standards and quality assurance processes.

Assist in conducting project reviews and audits as needed.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree or Project Management certification (PMP) preferred.
• Proven experience (8 years) in project management roles, with a track record of successfully leading and delivering international and complex projects.
• Experience (5 years) in Mergers and Acquisition.
• Experience in Freight Forwarding
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify problems, analyse data, and develop solutions.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously.