Project Management Lead - Torrance, CA

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

 

Pay Range: $110,000

Start Date: May 1, 2026

End Date: September 30, 2028

 

YOUR ROLE

 

You will play a critical leadership role in driving the successful delivery of strategic, complex, and large-scale initiatives supporting a high-profile, multi-site global program. You will oversee cross-functional projects from concept through execution—ensuring alignment, structure, and operational excellence across planning, design, and implementation. 

 

A key focus of this role is establishing and leading a high-performing PMO function—bringing governance, visibility, and discipline to execution while enabling project teams to deliver with consistency, speed, and precision. You will serve as a central point of coordination across teams, stakeholders, and partners to ensure all workstreams are aligned, controlled, and delivered on time. 

                              

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

 

• Establish, lead, and continuously enhance the Project Management Office (PMO), standardizing methodologies, tools, governance, and reporting frameworks 

 

• Drive enterprise-wide visibility by tracking progress, risks, budgets, and dependencies across all workstreams 

 

• Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams delivering complex, large-scale initiatives 

 

• Enable project leaders by providing structure, tools, and support to ensure alignment, accountability, and successful execution 

 

• Facilitate communication and collaboration across departments, partners, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely delivery 

 

• Ensure resources, staffing, and processes are optimized to meet project commitments, timelines, and quality expectations 

 

• Oversee full project lifecycle management—from initiation through successful delivery 

 

• Develop and govern comprehensive project plans, including: 

 

• Objectives, scope, and deliverables 

 

• Schedules, milestones, and critical paths 

 

• Budgeting and resource allocation 

 

• Risk identification, mitigation, and contingency planning 

 

• Work breakdown structures and implementation roadmaps 

 

• Engage stakeholders at all levels, driving alignment, managing expectations, and navigating change effectively 

 

• Partner with technology teams to define and implement systems and tools that support operational delivery and reporting 

 

• Establish and execute communication strategies, including executive reporting, status updates, and stakeholder briefings 

 

• Monitor performance metrics across projects and teams to ensure successful outcomes and continuous improvement 

 

• Identify, escalate, and resolve complex issues impacting timelines, budgets, or stakeholder satisfaction 

 

• Support the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training programs to ensure operational readiness 

 

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards 

 

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