Innovation Project 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 1,300 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: 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, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

The Innovation Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing innovation roadmap & projects with the goal of improving efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing the customer.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Lead and manage innovation projects from inception to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and CEVA innovation eco-system to identify and prioritize innovation opportunities.
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks and issues and take corrective action as needed.
• In relationship with the identified Product Managers, transitions projects to an industrialized version: Coordinate innovation launch calendar and ensure support and alignment.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Partner and galvanize a community of internal Catalysis to drive innovative projects.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments and incorporate best practices into innovation projects.
• Facilitate ideation workshops on key sector / technological trends with internal and external players to detect disruptive ideas.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Barchelor´s Degree required
• Project & Product Management Qualifications.
• Fluent English
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in leading and managing innovation projects
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and their potential applications
• Project management skills including planning, budgeting and risk management
• Change Management Experience
• Operational Excellence knowledge
• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities and to move quickly in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2)
• Experience preferably in the logistics industry
• Knowledge of the logistics industry and its challenges and opportunities
• Understand customers and industry of the product

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. 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.

As a global organization, and partof the CMA CGM group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, attitudes and local knowledge of our customers, can we succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. 

Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

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