Senior Project Manager - 6m FTC

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

Our team based in Ashby, is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join on a 6-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will lead the delivery of new business start-ups and key internal strategic projects across all product lines within CEVA, ensuring successful implementation from initiation through to completion.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Lead and coordinate business projects and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across the business.
• Manage the successful implementation of new customer contracts, business wins, and contract renewals from planning through to delivery.
• Support the implementation of improvement solutions across existing customer operations and other business units as required.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with CEVA's project management methodology.
• Provide post-implementation support to ensure projects achieve their objectives and deliver lasting business benefits.
• Produce regular project updates and reports for senior stakeholders, including the Head of PMO and Business Unit Directors.
• Work closely with the Business Development team by preparing presentations and supporting new business opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with customers, keeping them informed of project progress and key milestones.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, issues, and change requests throughout the project lifecycle.
• Capture and share lessons learned and best practices to drive continuous improvement across the UK & Ireland PMO team.
• Collaborate with the Global PMO to support reporting, innovation, and the development of project management best practices.
• Deliver professional presentations and project updates to both internal and external stakeholders.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering business implementations and transformation projects, ideally within a 3PL, logistics, or supply chain environment. You'll have strong project management skills, including managing scope, budgets, timelines, risks, and resources, while leading and developing project teams. You should be confident building relationships with clients and stakeholders, managing expectations, and driving projects through to successful completion. Strong organisational, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills are essential, along with the ability to produce project plans, reports, and presentations. A good understanding of warehouse and transport operations is important, and you'll be comfortable using Microsoft Office and project management tools. PRINCE2 or another recognised project management qualification, leadership training, experience managing a PMO function, or leading organisational change programmes would all be advantageous.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates  in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for  every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland. IND1