Senior Project Manager (Contract) | Banksmeadow NSW

CMA CGM; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEVAwell program

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer Time Off

Life & Total Permanent Disability Ins.

Job summary

CEVA Logistics seeks a Senior Project Manager (Contract) for Banksmeadow, NSW, to lead a major data centre infrastructure project on a six-month fixed-term contract from 1 November 2026 to 30 April 2027. Based in Banksmeadow, you will drive end-to-end delivery across inbound, warehousing and final-mile activities, coordinating with multiple CEVA functions and stakeholders.

This role requires strong governance, stakeholder management and the ability to manage costs, risks and schedules.

Qualifications

• Senior-level project management experience in logistics or similar
• Experience leading customer-facing projects
• Strong planning and risk management skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, mobilisation, execution and close-out of the project with milestones and quality standards
• Develop and manage the master project schedule, resource plan, risk register and governance
• Oversee operational readiness across inbound handling, warehousing and yard activities
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Air & Ocean, Contract Logistics, Transport, QHSE, Procurement, IT and Finance
• Act as primary customer and partner interface with clear communication and issue resolution
• Govern project reporting including inventory and container status, storage utilisation and dashboards
• Ensure safe, compliant handling of equipment and freight per safety and quality requirements
• Oversee project site readiness including staging areas and resourcing
• Monitor project costs and commercial assumptions
• Lead project meetings, workshops and governance activities
• Drive continuous improvement and capture lessons learned
• Represent CEVA during customer reviews, audits and governance

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Scheduling

Risk management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Contract) | Banksmeadow NSW

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in more than 170 countries and with over 110,000 employees across 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

Every day, our people imagine better ways to serve a world in motion - creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions for our customers.

YOUR ROLE

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Air & Ocean team on a six-month fixed-term contract from 1 November 2026 to 30 April 2027.

Based at Banksmeadow, NSW, you’ll lead the end-to-end delivery of a significant logistics project supporting a major data centre infrastructure customer. You’ll oversee the planning, mobilisation, execution and close-out of the project, coordinating activities across inbound freight, storage and staging, quality control and final-mile delivery.

This is a highly visible, customer-facing role requiring strong project governance, operational coordination and stakeholder management across multiple CEVA functions and locations. The role will also require ad hoc travel within Sydney and interstate.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Lead the end-to-end planning, mobilisation, execution and close-out of the project, ensuring agreed milestones, deliverables and quality standards are achieved
• Develop and manage the master project schedule, resource plan, risk register, performance measures and project governance framework
• Oversee operational readiness across inbound handling, warehousing and yard activities, staging and QA zones, and final-mile delivery
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Air & Ocean, Contract Logistics, Transport, QHSE, Procurement, IT and Finance to support seamless project delivery
• Act as the primary customer and partner interface, providing clear communication, timely issue resolution and strong relationship management
• Govern project reporting, including inventory and container status, storage utilisation, delivery sequencing and operational dashboards
• Ensure safe, compliant and efficient handling of equipment and freight in line with relevant safety, quality and operational requirements
• Oversee project site and infrastructure readiness, including staging areas, equipment, temporary facilities and operational resourcing
• Monitor project costs, operational expenditure and relevant commercial assumptions
• Lead project meetings, workshops, business reviews and stakeholder forums, ensuring risks, actions and dependencies are actively managed
• Drive continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle and capture lessons learned for future operations
• Represent CEVA during customer reviews, audits and project governance activities.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

You’ll have strong senior-level project management experience within logistics, supply chain, freight forwarding or another complex operational environment. You’ll also have:

• Demonstrated experience leading complex customer-facing projects, mobilisations or large-scale operational implementations
• Strong project scheduling, planning, risk management and commercial awareness, ideally with exposure to Microsoft Project, Smartsheet or similar tools
• Sound understanding of warehousing, yard, transport and/or container-handling operations, including inventory and delivery sequencing
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments

Experience supporting data centre, technology, construction, capital equipment or other major infrastructure projects would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will need the flexibility to attend project activities, major deliveries and key milestone events as required, with some after-hours work potentially required during peak project phases.

In addition to providing proof of work rights and suitable professional referees, progressed candidates will be required to undergo a medical assessment and national police check.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment and competitive compensation, we are proud to offer a range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, and help you thrive at work and in life.

• Personal wellbeing: prioritise your health and wellbeing through the CEVAwell program, Employee Assistance Program, Volunteer Time Off, and Life & Total Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Work-life balance: benefit from flexible, hybrid, and remote work options, alongside additional paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Professional development: your growth is essential to us. Unlock your potential through secondment and internal mobility opportunities, study assistance, leadership and mentoring programs, MyLearning - our global online platform with more than 1,000 courses - early career pathways and more.
• Financial wellbeing: We care about your financial security. Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts from our partners, novated leasing, annual safety workwear reimbursement, employee referral incentives, service recognition and short-term incentive plans.

Diversity is core to who we are. By reflecting the cultures and perspectives of our customers and communities, we perform at our best. CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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