Project Management - Torrance, CA

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?

Pay Range: $110,000

Start Date: May 1, 2026

End Date: September 30, 2028

YOUR ROLE

You will play a critical leadership role in driving the successful delivery of strategic, complex, and large-scale initiatives supporting a high-profile, multi-site global program. You will oversee cross-functional projects from concept through execution—ensuring alignment, structure, and operational excellence across planning, design, and implementation. 

A key focus of this role is establishing and leading a high-performing PMO function—bringing governance, visibility, and discipline to execution while enabling project teams to deliver with consistency, speed, and precision. You will serve as a central point of coordination across teams, stakeholders, and partners to ensure all workstreams are aligned, controlled, and delivered on time. 

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Establish, lead, and continuously enhance the Project Management Office (PMO), standardizing methodologies, tools, governance, and reporting frameworks 

• Drive enterprise-wide visibility by tracking progress, risks, budgets, and dependencies across all workstreams 

• Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams delivering complex, large-scale initiatives 

• Enable project leaders by providing structure, tools, and support to ensure alignment, accountability, and successful execution 

• Facilitate communication and collaboration across departments, partners, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely delivery 

• Ensure resources, staffing, and processes are optimized to meet project commitments, timelines, and quality expectations 

• Oversee full project lifecycle management—from initiation through successful delivery 

• Develop and govern comprehensive project plans, including: 

• Objectives, scope, and deliverables 

• Schedules, milestones, and critical paths 

• Budgeting and resource allocation 

• Risk identification, mitigation, and contingency planning 

• Work breakdown structures and implementation roadmaps 

• Engage stakeholders at all levels, driving alignment, managing expectations, and navigating change effectively 

• Partner with technology teams to define and implement systems and tools that support operational delivery and reporting 

• Establish and execute communication strategies, including executive reporting, status updates, and stakeholder briefings 

• Monitor performance metrics across projects and teams to ensure successful outcomes and continuous improvement 

• Identify, escalate, and resolve complex issues impacting timelines, budgets, or stakeholder satisfaction 

• Support the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training programs to ensure operational readiness 

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards 

• Lead post-project evaluations to assess performance, capture lessons learned, and strengthen future delivery 

• Support coordination of large-scale, multi-site, and potentially global initiative

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience)  

• 5+  years of progressive experience in project or program management, ideally within complex, large-scale environments  

• Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience  

• At least 2 years of leadership or team management experience  

• Strong proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project) and enterprise systems  

Preferred 

• Project Management certification (PMP, CPM, or equivalent)  

• Experience building or leading a PMO function  

• Background supporting large-scale, high-visibility programs or multi-location deployments  

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven ability to establish structure and governance across complex programs  

• Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution capability  

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity  

• Advanced planning and organizational skills, managing multiple priorities simultaneously  

• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control  

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse audiences  

• Ability to influence, negotiate, and present effectively at all organizational levels  

• Experience operating in fast-paced, deadline-driven, high-visibility environments  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project/program management tools  

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead through influence and collaboration  

TRAVEL 

• Up to 40% travel, primarily domestic, with occasional international travel as needed  

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal 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 let’s work together to help you find your new 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. This role can be the first step on your career path with us.  You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career. 

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CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background.  We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

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Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.