Global Project Implementation Manager

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 Lead Logistics team who provide our customers and operations with vital supply chain services with focuses on order management, freight cost analysis, transport planning and monitoring and operational performance, have an exciting opportunity for a Project Implementation Manager based at our Ashby de la Zouch team.

This pivotal role will lead and coordinate projects across our 4PL control tower supporting cross-functional and regional teams with an array of project initiatives.   

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Reporting into the 4PL Head of Europe, this role will see you project managing the onboarding of new business, customer extensions and internal improvement projects with key focuses on the management of all PMO activities from project planning, budget control, quality assurance, governance, communication and delivery. 

You will identify and manage changes to both project framework and scope, managing project documentation where you will take ownership of defining and implementing business processes and related system solutions. You will liaise regularly with a wide range of stakeholder groups from solutions design to operational teams leading customer workshops, establishing business requirements into operational processes. You will coordinate the creation of necessary documentation, establishing resources for project ramp up and training activities, supervise the setup of UAT testing and sign off, and ensure roll-out plans and Go-Live activities.

Acting as the key point of contact for all project related activities, you will organise and lead regular joint project reviews and steering committee meetings to establish project progress, mark critical milestones, analyse and mitigate potential risks, implement contingency plans and reflect on lesson learnt.

Based at our Ashby de la Zouch office, this role will see you liaising regularly with regional teams; therefore, you will need to be comfortable and flexible with working hours to support our remote and global structures. Hybrid working is an option dependant on project activities. 

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 

The successful applicant will have significant experience in project management skilled in new business implementation to internal improvement projects ideally within a multi-modal transportation or warehousing environment with a deep understanding of supply chain operations. You will be skilled at leading and coordinating critical projects through to completion, with the ability to build strategic partnerships, both internally and externally.

Knowledge and skill requirements:

• Project Management qualification (PMP, Prince2 or equivalent).
• Significant experience in project management and methodologies.
• Experienced in leading mid-to-large scale customers facing projects.
• Exceptional analytical skills, practiced in business process and continuous improvement methods and tools.
• Natural negotiation, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.  
• Experience of working in a global/regional matrixed organisation.
• Open to regional and global travel as and when required. 

It would be desirable, however not essential if you have previous experience of working in a 4PL, Control Tower or 3PL environment. 

This amazing role comes with a competitive salary, company car or car allowance, bonus, private medical and much more! 

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 along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. 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.