Project Manager

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Job Purpose:

To lead the implementation of projects by taking part of full project cycle from initiation to closure to ensure that projects are being executed efficiently & meet business objectives and targeted KPIs

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage Logistics projects as per Panda project management governance/standards as well as industry best practices.
• Keep up-to-date records of projects budget and allocated costs in alignment with procurement and finance governance.
• Facilitate agreement on project scope to deliver desired goals and convert this into project plans including but not limited to time, deliverables, resources, risks, communication, performance and quality.
• Lead projects and manage vendor resources effectively during respective project life cycle.
• Support in defining and updating EPMO governance model.
• Follow and promote Logistics project management standards as well as industry best practices 
• Ensure alignment of projects execution with approved and committed targets/KPIs.
• Develop and communicate dashboards to the executive team and different stakeholders as per agreed governance.
• Anticipate projects risks/issues and ensure proper mitigation resolution and escalation processes are in place.
• Send periodic update in line with respective governance and SOPs.
• Increase the Logistics awareness of PMO governance and practices.
• Deliver all projects deliverables across the project life cycle in line with governance in place.
• Follow the agreed communication, reporting and escalation mechanism.
• Manage co-ordination of the partners and working groups engaged in the project life cycle.
• Develop and maintain a detailed project plan with the critical path.
• Manage project deliverables in line with the project plan.
• Manage project scope and change control process.
• Monitor project progress and performance.
• Oversee the project training, internal communication and SOP update. 
• Manage the project closure activities 

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer science, Information system, Business Administration, or related fields
• A recognized Project management professional certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) or training is a plus.

Experience, Skills & Competencies

• A minimum of 2-4 year of experience in project management and business initiatives and projects in a Logistics environment;
• Working knowledge of IT and non-IT projects life cycles and project management
• Ability to maintain an effective stakeholder management across the organization and 3^rd parties
• Preferably an international work experience with exposure to Logistics, automation and route optimisation
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent Presentation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong conflict management and negotiation
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Openness to change and willingness to act as a change champion