Our Client is looking for an interim Project Manager that can support them with the implementation of their core system; the setup, design, and implementation of multiple initiatives across different countries. The project manager will successfully lead the initiatives and be responsible for meeting timelines and budget requirements as well. The project manager coordinates project tasks, manages timelines, maintains the project plan, and clearly communicates to all (international) stakeholders. The engagement is expected to last for 5-6 months, during which the firm will manage the phases of the program until a full-time program manager is hired internally.

• Hands-on approach for solving problems.
• Exceptional communication skills, ability to articulate messages to diverse audiences.
• Ability to plan and consider dependencies in advance.
• Take the lead and facilitate clear & effective collaboration between business and technical teams, acting as a translator to ensure a mutual understanding of project objectives and requirements.
• Ability to consider different perspectives and develop multiple scenarios with solutions for a challenge.
• Ability to prioritize and distinguish between essential and non-essential tasks.
• Flexible and resilient, thriving in uncertain and challenging situations and embracing change.

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Project Management, or related fields.
• A strong interest and understanding of logistics information systems and technology; specific to freight forwarding.
• Experience with CargoWise or similar TMS will be a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and others)
• Desired Skills: Project management, software implementation methodologies, accounting processes, and familiarity with industry-recognized project management methodologies.
• Experience: Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate with internal departments, and manage project deliverables, budget and quality.

• English: fluent in written and spoken
• Must be comfortable explaining complex technical & procedural requirements in
• Straightforward language

• Develop project plans and related documents for initial projects.
• Setup a project framework (incl. tooling) for managing multiple projects within roadmap to
• ensure tasks are tracked, monitored and completed on time.
• Ensure projects are implemented within budget, scope, and timelines.
• Report weekly on goals, priorities, milestones, status, potential risks and mitigating actions.
• Manage, monitor and adjust for any changes in scope, schedule and/or budget.
• Act as an escalation point and managing corrective actions for service delivery failures
• Manage resource availability & allocations.

• Support the Digitalization Director in short and long-term project implementation.
• Translate digitalization initiatives to project plans to schedule key milestones, workstreams and activities.
• Motivates and coaches workstream leads and digital champions to gather and share relevant information for the initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal functions and/or external (international) parties by translating initiatives into clear, actionable activities.
• Ensure smooth transition and handover to the incoming full-time program manager.

• Work closely with external partner for the technical part of the system implementation.
• Clear & proactive communication to all (international) stakeholders and conduct regular status meetings to provide updates to senior management.
• Engage and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to gather & document requirements and provide clear direction on digitalization goals.
• Address resistance to change, manage international relationships and communication and promote positive experience to motivate all stakeholders to reach goals as one team.
• Monthly reporting to Steering Committee.
• Weekly reporting to Digitalization Director.