Senior Project Manager

Proactive Global; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex international projects across its European logistics operations. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, engage with IT and customer stakeholders, and ensure changes are embedded across the business.

The role requires strong organizational, communication and change-management skills, with experience in PRINCE2 or willingness to develop it.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of international logistics project management.
• Bachelor's or master's in Industrial Engineering, SCM or related field.
• Experience leading complex multi-stakeholder projects across locations.
• Familiarity with PRINCE2 or willingness to develop this.

Responsibilities

• Lead international projects across European logistics operations.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, timelines, milestones, resources and deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and ensure cross-department collaboration.
• Organise workshops with customers, operations and IT to establish requirements and align objectives.
• Manage execution, monitor progress and identify risks and issues.
• Implement risk mitigation and change management strategies.
• Coordinate implementation of new processes and systems.
• Provide updates to stakeholders and project boards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Change management

Communication

Education

Industrial Engineering

Supply Chain Management

Tools

PRINCE2

MS Excel

Job description

About the role

Our client, a leading global transport and logistics business, is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex international projects across its European logistics operations.

In this role, you'll manage multidisciplinary project teams, coordinate stakeholders and deliver projects that improve operational performance, processes and systems.

You’ll work closely with internal departments, operational teams, IT and customers to make sure projects are delivered successfully and that changes are properly embedded across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex international projects across European logistics operations.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, resources and deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and ensure effective collaboration between departments.
• Organise and facilitate workshops with customers, operations and IT to establish requirements and align project objectives.
• Manage project execution, monitor progress and identify potential risks.
• Implement appropriate risk mitigation and change management strategies.
• Coordinate the implementation of new operational processes and systems.
• Monitor project performance against agreed objectives and provide regular updates to stakeholders and project boards.
• Ensure clear communication between all parties throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support training and knowledge transfer so new processes and systems are successfully adopted by operational teams.

Experience and education

• At least five years experience in international logistics project management.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, departments and locations.
• Knowledge of structured project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, or a willingness to develop this.

Skills and competencies

• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage organisational change and support operational improvements.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international business environment.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.