Project Manager, Contract Logistics

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of assigned projects within agreed timelines, budget, scope, and quality standards, in alignment with client governance frameworks.

The role requires effective engagement with all project stakeholders and close collaboration with internal and external clients to understand requirements, manage expectations, and proactively address risks, issues, and change.

This position plays a key role in supporting company objectives by identifying, analysing, and implementing value-adding, sustainable solutions for both current and prospective customers.

Success in this role depends on the ability to align customer needs with client values, policies, and strategic objectives, while fostering strong collaboration across Global IT, Operations, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Project Planning & Governance

• Develop comprehensive project plans aligned with business strategy, defining scope, timelines, resources, and financial requirements
• Apply structured methodologies (e.g., CLPA, DQP) and ensure adherence to client governance frameworks
• Manage project dependencies, milestones, and deliverables through formal planning tools

Project Execution & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end project execution to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
• Coordinate activities across phases, teams, and stakeholders to ensure seamless transitions and progress
• Monitor performance and implement corrective actions where necessary

Resource & Team Management

• Assemble, lead, and motivate cross-functional project teams
• Allocate tasks, define responsibilities, and balance workloads effectively
• Facilitate workshops, planning sessions, and regular status meetings

Time & Cost Management

• Develop and maintain realistic project schedules using appropriate tools (e.g., Microsoft Project)
• Prepare and manage project budgets, tracking actual spend versus approved budgets
• Ensure efficient utilization of resources to optimize cost and delivery

Risk, Issue & Change Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively
• Manage issues in line with governance and escalation protocols
• Integrate change management into project planning and execution to ensure successful adoption

Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships based on trust, competence, and transparency
• Provide structured and timely reporting to stakeholders and executive sponsors
• Manage escalations effectively to ensure swift resolution of challenges

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure delivery of high-quality outcomes that meet or exceed stakeholder expectations
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice adoption across projects

Commercial & Contractual Support

• Support contract development and negotiations with clients and suppliers
• Assist in procurement processes, ensuring alignment with ethical standards and company policies

Governance & Reporting

• Prepare and facilitate Project Steering Committee meetings
• Ensure compliance with approved project management frameworks and reporting standards

• Maintain accurate project documentation and performance tracking

Tools & Methodologies

• Project Office tools (e.g., Clarity)
• Microsoft Project (scheduling and planning)
• Microsoft Visio (process and solution design)
• SAP / Webcost (cost management)
• Cherwell (service request management)
• DQP (DSV Quality Process)
• CLPA (Contract Logistics Project Approach)

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