Project Manager - COO Transformation Office
Project Management / Program Management
About the Employer
Job Description
Join us.
EFL is a leader in global supply chain solutions, offering end-to-end logistics across a network of 100+ offices in 39 countries. From freight forwarding to cutting-edge supply chain management, our services are powered by innovative digital technology. As we continue to expand, we’re seeking motivated individuals to join our team and drive the future of logistics.
Project Manager - COO Transformation Office
Location: HQ - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate COO-led transformation projects across Global Operations, Stations, and Product teams
- Translate strategic initiatives into structured and trackable project plans with clear ownership, milestones, and deliverables
- Support project governance by tracking action items, decisions, and follow-ups from COO-led project meetings
- Develop and maintain project timelines, plans, milestone trackers, and planning calendars across COO-led initiatives
- Coordinate with project owners and stakeholders to gather status updates and ensure timelines remain current
- Coordinate cross-functional planning meetings and maintain project calendars
- Monitor project risks, delays, and dependencies, escalating issues where required
- Maintain a central risk and issue log, tracking resolution status and follow-up actions
- Work with stakeholders to validate reported progress and identify potential blockers at an early stage
- Prepare dashboards and status reports to provide visibility on project progress across the network
- Create and maintain a central project tracker covering project status, ownership, timelines, milestones, and key risks
- Provide project coordination support across the COO Transformation Office and perform other duties assigned by the Global Chief Operating Officer
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- 1-2 years of relevant experience or internship exposure in project coordination, corporate planning, financial analysis, or a similar cross-functional role
- Relevant professional certification in progress, such as PMP or an SCM/Logistics qualification, will be an added advantage
- Strong analytical and research skills with excellent attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage confidently across teams and functions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Experience with data visualization or dashboard tools will be an added advantage
- Strong coordination, planning, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Apply now:
Send your résumé to [email protected] with the contact details of two non-related referees within 7 days of this advertisement. Please mention the position applied for in the subject line of your email.
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