Baltic Recruitment are currently looking recruiting for a Permanent Project Manager – Logistics Engineeringjoining a highly reputable client based in Washington.
Responsible for allocated Company Projects. Reporting to the Senior Logistics Engineering Manager, the Logistics Project Manager will have a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a project management role, ideally within a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment. The successful candidate will have full responsibility for one or more projects to lead and manage project teams, ensuring smooth coordination, documentation, and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
This role is vital for agreeing timelines, ensuring deliverables are kept to programme, effective team collaboration and risk and issue management. It is also important that the role holder be proficient in analysing data to make informed business decisions by using strong data analysis techniques for modelling, problem-solving, alongside their project management skills to improve the efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness of delivering a seamless project.

SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a project or projects from Commercial tendering phases, through to inception, delivery and infancy phases respectively.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive project plans and other associated project governance.
• Tracks project progress and communicate regularly with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure deliverables are met.
• Maintains project management tools.
• Ensure the agreed project management methods, standards and processes are maintained throughout the project lifecycle and to an agreed methodology.
• Complete all necessary project documentation in accordance with current requirements to ensure traceability.
• Develop and maintain the project documents, electronic filing, recording, and reporting systems.
• Develop and support effective communication mechanisms between the project teams.
• To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with local rules.
• Support GK, 5S and other improvement activities across the division.
• Undertake ongoing training to ensure the department stays proactive within the business.
• Data reporting using appropriate presentation methods.
• Work hand in hand with Operations to ensure minimum impact of project work and the seamless introduction of new initiatives.
• Assist with Project Risk Analysis and contribute towards development of suitable countermeasures.
• To be able to travel and support project implementation plans off site.
• Any other duties as covered by your contract of employment.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct complex discussions with multiple stakeholders and deliver significant impact through project outcomes.
• Take responsibility for the full lifecycle of projects, from initiation to close.
• Manage and maintain reporting frameworks that provide transparency into project progress, risks, and outcomes for senior leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Champion best practices in project management.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, keeping projects on track while adjusting to evolving needs and constraints.
• Analyse data and performance indicators to identify and resolve issues and improve efficiency and quality.
• Monitor and evaluate compliance with standards and regulations.
• Provide technical support and guidance to logistics staff and contractors.
• Prepare and maintain documentation and reports on logistics activities and outcomes.
• Find ways to improve performance.