Senior Project Manager

Job Description

There’s a certain type of individual who thrives in Logistics. Those who have ample ambition. Those who are highly focused. Those who have the drive to continually improve. At CEVA every voice is heard. Your future is what you make it and here you’ll find a home to really utilise and develop your skills and realise your ambitions.Our business is made up of 4,000 dedicated people and we operate out of 100 locations across the UK & Ireland alone. We’re already well established, but we’re on a mission of growth, evolution, transformation and change to become the number one logistics provider. Our people are the forefront of our business and we’re invested in attracting and retaining a diverse pool of talent with the skills and behaviours to support us on our journey.Our customers are the heart of everything we do and with a diverse customer base that incorporates a range of sectors, we pride ourselves on adding significant value through our supply chain expertise and innovative customer solutions. Many of the world’s best-known brands count on CEVA to serve their markets - so why wouldn’t you join our team!About the RoleOur Business Process Excellence (BPE) team based in Ashby de la Zouch are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager, this role fits across our Contract Logistics, Ground and Rail functions and lead the optimisation and development of new warehouses and transport operations, providing resource for new business start-ups including the management of projects, solutions delivery and implementation of warehouse and transport efficiencies and other initiatives.As the Senior Project Manager you will manage and coordinate business projects and initiatives designed to improve operational efficiency, project manage the implementation of new business wins and renewals and provide support to the implementation of business improvement solutions to existing customers operations and if required other business units. You will prepare project plans, documentation and manage all project resources ensuring project delivery within agreed timelines and budget. Provide project status updates, ensure strong communication strategies and interact with business development teams to understand and have an awareness of pipeline projects. You prepare and deliver management presentations with internal and external customers, communicate regularly with the customer to discuss project status, provide lessons learned and ensure change control is effectively managed and reported to key project stakeholders.Our ideal candidate will have a demonstrable experience in leading and project managing new business implementations and transformation projects, preferably within a 3PL environment. You will be able to manage project scope and assess requirement changes, determining and conveying impact on budget, time and risk. Possess the ability to manage client expectations, anticipating operational and tactical risks, identifying and tracking requirements and issues resolving where possible and escalating when needed. Experienced in creating and maintaining project plans and project reporting throughout the project life cycle and able to produce, manage and plan project budgets.It goes without saying that you will possess exceptional communication, engagement and influencing skills with the ability to form strong client relationships, be an efficient and effective problem solver, with excellent presentation and report writing skills.It would be desirable if you have a good level of warehouse/transport operational knowledge.With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employee’s to grow, progress, 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. Required skills

Business Transformation

Logistics

Project Management

3PL

Implementation Experience

Keyskills :
Business Transfmation Logistics Project Management 3PL Implementation Experience