Project Manager (Logistics)
Lead cross-functional logistics projects from kickoff to close, delivering on time, on budget, with clear governance and stakeholder success.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Project Planning & Initiation
Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource estimates, and budget forecasts.
Prepare project charters and ensure clear governance and roles are established.
2. Execution & Delivery
Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
Monitor project progress, manage dependencies, and adjust plans to mitigate risks and issues.
Ensure deliverables meet agreed quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
3. Stakeholder Management & Communication
Establish and maintain effective communication channels with clients, sponsors, and internal teams.
Provide regular status updates, dashboards, and reports to stakeholders.
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and reviews to ensure alignment and decision making.
4. Risk, Issue & Change Management
Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues; maintain risk registers and action plans.
Implement change control processes and evaluate impact of scope changes on schedule and budget.
5. Financial & Resource Management
Track project budgets, forecast spend, and control costs to deliver projects within financial targets.
Plan and allocate resources effectively, coordinating with line managers to secure required skills.
6. Quality Assurance & Compliance
Ensure project activities comply with organisational policies, contractual requirements, and relevant standards.
Drive quality assurance activities, lessons learned sessions, and post-project reviews.
7. Reporting & Documentation
Maintain accurate project documentation including plans, meeting minutes, decisions, and change logs.
Prepare executive summaries, progress reports, and close-out documentation.
8. Continuous Improvement
Contribute to process improvements, templates, and best practices to enhance project delivery capability.
Support knowledge transfer and coaching to develop project management capability across the organisation.
Experience: 3–7 Years
Location: Hicom-Glenmarie, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Job Summary:
The Project Manager will plan, coordinate, and deliver projects from initiation through to close, ensuring objectives are met on time, within scope, and to budget. The role requires strong organisational skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead project delivery across lifecycle phases including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure.
Create and maintain project schedules, resource plans, risk registers, and budgets.
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to secure resources and resolve blockers.
Drive decision making through regular reporting, governance forums, and stakeholder engagement.
Ensure compliance with organisational processes and quality standards.
Facilitate post-implementation reviews and implement lessons learned.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Proven experience managing projects (3–7 years) with a track record of successful delivery.
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Practical experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Asana, or similar).
Good understanding of budgeting, resource planning, and risk management.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements.
Degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Preferred Skills:
Professional certification such as PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile/Scrum accreditation.
Experience in Agile delivery frameworks and facilitating stand-ups, sprint planning and retrospectives.
Exposure to stakeholder environments including clients, suppliers and cross-functional internal teams.
Why Apply?
Opportunity to lead impactful projects in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Professional development and opportunities for career progression.
Work with diverse teams and gain exposure to best-practice project delivery approaches.
Best regards,
Recruitment Team
- Locations
- Malaysia
- Job location
- Shah Alam, Selangor
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
