What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Management Officer position at CEVA Logistics?
(NOTE: This is a full-time, project-based employment opportunity with the company through September 2028. While there may be potential for extension or consideration into a similar role, such opportunities are not guaranteed.)
YOUR ROLE
As a Project Management Officer (PMO), 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 YOU WILL 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 initiatives
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7–10 years of progressive experience in project or program management, ideally within complex, large-scale environments
- Minimum 5 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
KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES
- 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