Johannesburg, ZA
Program Engineering and Delivery Super Super rofessional
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 well on our way to achieving our vision: 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, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?
YOUR ROLE
We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager. Responsible for planning, executing, and delivering IT projects within Contract Logistics, Transportation, and related IT domains. The role focuses on the implementation, integration, and enhancement of CEVA systems, ensuring smooth delivery from initiation to closure. This role leads cross-functional project teams, coordinates internal and external stakeholders, and ensures project delivery within timeline, scope, quality, and budget.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
Project Planning & Execution
- Management IT projects following CEVA project management methodology.
- Lead IT workstream across design, build, testing cutover and go-live phases.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation including plains, RAID logs, budgets, CRs and cutover plans.
- Ensure timely delivery within approved scope and budget.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primarily IT contact for internal teams, customers, and vendors
- Facilitate regular status meetings and project steering updates.
- Coordinate with Operations, Solution Designs, Project Teams, IT CoEs, and partners.
Technical Delivery & Integration
- Support implementation of logistics systems including WMS, TMS, and Middleware integrations.
- Validate requirements, functional specifications, and integration designs.
- Ensure documentation review and approval to CEVA standards.
Risk, Issue & Budget Control
- Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies
- Monitor budget compliance and manage project financials
- Control scope changes and ensure formal approvals
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure deliverables meet CEVA quality standards, Support UAT planning, defect management, and cutover readiness. Ensure compliance with IT governance and cybersecurity standards.
Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to standardization of PM methodologies and best practices
- Facilitate lessons-learned and process improvement activities
- Promote automation and digital efficiency initiatives
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelors Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
- At least 3 + years’ experience in IT project management, preferably in logistics.
- Experience with system implementations, integrations, and multi-phase releases.
- Familiarity with WMS, TMS, middleware, and logistics systems
- Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills
- Budget adherence, On-time delivery of projects, Scope compliance and controller change management
- Customer satisfaction and user adoption, Post-implementation stability and reduction of operations defects
APPLICATIONS
Detailed CV and cover letter to be forwarded to SH-BAMECA-ZA-HR@Cevalogistics.com and ext.nolene.bartis@cevalogistics.com
We value your professional and personal growth. That is why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.
“CEVA Logistics Pty (Ltd) is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of CEVA and its preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions. CEVA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.”
As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation.
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