Global Project Management Senior Expert

CEVA Logisitcs is seeking a Global Project Management Senior Expert, a key leadership position designed for a highly experienced professional passionate about driving excellence in global logistics operations. This role offers an exceptional platform to lead significant projects that shape the strategic direction and operational efficiency of our Air and Ocean logistics services worldwide.

About CEVA France SASU

CEVA is a global leader in logistics and supply chain, renowned for its commitment to innovation, sustainable practices, and operational excellence. Our company culture embraces collaboration, inclusion, and respect for all voices, providing a supportive environment that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Role Summary

As a Global Project Management Senior Expert, you will spearhead complex, high-impact projects that align with our corporate objectives and logistical ambitions. Your responsibility will extend across managing timelines, resources, risks, and stakeholders internationally to ensure the successful realisation of initiatives that enhance CEVA’s service delivery and competitive edge. This senior role demands strategic vision, comprehensive project management expertise, and superior communication skills to engage with teams and stakeholders across various cultures and regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of global projects, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, timeframes, and budgetary constraints to satisfy business and customer requirements.
• Craft and implement detailed project plans encompassing schedules, resource management, risk assessment, budgets, and key performance indicators to drive accountability and transparency.
• Facilitate and coordinate collaboration among diverse cross-functional teams, including operations, IT, finance, procurement, and client relations, promoting synergy and effective problem-solving.
• Serve as the central communication point for all project-related matters, articulating clear updates on progress, potential challenges, and mitigation strategies to internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively identify project risks and develop contingency plans to address potential issues, ensuring minimal disruption to project objectives.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by analysing project outcomes, applying lessons learnt, and sharing best practices to optimise future project delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior project managers and team members, fostering professional growth and enhancing project management capabilities within the organisation.
• Ensure all projects comply with CEVA’s policies, applicable legal frameworks, and industry standards, thereby safeguarding compliance and ethical management.

Qualifications and Skills

• Extensive experience in global project management within the logistics sector, preferably with air and ocean freight operations, demonstrating a track record of successfully managing large-scale initiatives.
• Proven leadership qualities with excellent interpersonal skills to effectively lead and inspire multicultural teams located across different geographies.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of quality and timeliness.
• Advanced knowledge of recognised project management methodologies such as PMP or PRINCE2, coupled with proficiency in project management software tools including MS Project and Jira.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling clear and persuasive engagement with stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with meticulous attention to detail and a proactive mindset for overcoming challenges.
• Full professional proficiency in English is mandatory; additional language skills are highly valued and considered advantageous.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work, thriving in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and a global outlook.

What We Offer

• The chance to join a globally recognised logistics leader and contribute to the success and innovation within a fast-evolving industry.
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your expertise and ideas are valued and contribute directly to strategic objectives.
• Access to comprehensive professional development programmes including training, workshops, and mentoring schemes aimed at fostering career advancement.
• Opportunities to collaborate with a diverse team of experts from various cultural backgrounds, enriching your global competencies and professional network.
• Supportive work-life balance policies and wellbeing initiatives, ensuring a healthy and productive workplace.

CEVA France SASU is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and warmly welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Join us as a Global Project Management Senior Expert to influence the future of worldwide logistics, drive impactful change, and advance your career in a challenging and rewarding environment.