Senior Project Manager - Industrial Projects

Job Summary

The Sr. Project Manager – Industrial Projects is responsible for the operational execution and coordination of project logistics shipments, primarily focused on general cargo movements supporting data centre and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of industrial project shipments, managing containerised cargo and out-of-gauge/heavy lift movements to ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery
• Coordinate multimodal transportation activities, including ocean freight, trucking, and specialised project cargo handling, to support infrastructure projects
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, carriers, vendors, and warehouses to plan shipments, prepare documentation, and execute logistics operations seamlessly
• Monitor shipment schedules proactively, identify risks, and implement solutions to resolve operational challenges and maintain project timelines
• Manage shipment tracking systems and project management tools to provide accurate status updates and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including SOPs and execution plans
• Ensure compliance with local import/export regulations, customs requirements, and safety standards throughout the shipment lifecycle
• Track and report project logistics costs to support operational and financial reporting requirements
• Serve as the primary operational liaison for assigned projects, maintaining execution standards and escalating issues as necessary
• Support the development and enforcement of operational standards, SOPs, and best practices for project logistics execution
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, chartering, engineering, and commercial teams to drive successful project delivery

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 7 – 10 years of experience in freight forwarding, project logistics, or industrial cargo operations preferred
• Experience managing containerised cargo movements and project shipments preferred
• Exposure to data centre, infrastructure, or industrial project logistics is an advantage