Project Manager

Crane Worldwide Logistics; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics provider in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced project manager to oversee logistics projects from development to execution. The candidate must have a strong understanding of the trucking industry and excellent communication skills. A minimum of 7 years' industry experience and 3 years in project management is required. This role involves managing project timelines, vendor relations, and ensuring successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ industry experience or combination of experience and education.
• Minimum 3 years’ project management experience.
• Experience utilizing industry capacity and pricing boards.

Responsibilities

• Manages projects from business development to implementation and execution.
• Ensures projects meet on-time delivery and profitability expectations.
• Facilitates deviations with management through ongoing communication.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

General understanding of the truckload industry

Strong understanding of Saudi / Europe Geography

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Works well in a team environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Transportation Management System

Industry capacity / pricing boards (DAT, Get Loaded, Truckstop)

Job description

Essential Job Functions

• Properly scopes projects including cost and price assessment and resources required
• Manages projects from business development to implementation and execution
• Ensures projects meet on-time delivery expectations, profitability expectations and are executed within the scope of the client’s expectations
• Facilitates any deviations with management through ongoing communication
• Actively participates in the sharing of best practices and organizational skill development
• Develops capability in out-of-gauge and oversize transportation
• Manages vendors / suppliers and coaches internal team members to achieve project objectives
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Other Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• General understanding of the truckload industry to include equipment types, carrier capabilities, pricing and regulations
• Strong understanding of Saudi / Europe Geography
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Works well in a team environment

Education and Direct Work Experience

• High school diploma or GED / bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum 7 years’ industry experience or combination experience and education
• Minimum 3 years’ project management experience
• Experience utilizing industry capacity / pricing boards (DAT, Get Loaded, Truckstop, etc.)
• Experience operating a Transportation Management System

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.