An prospect for an experiencedProject Managerto join the Blue Water Shipping team in our Melbourne team, managing a project for one of our major clients.
Reporting to the State Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution and delivery of project operations, ensuring all customer, commercial, operational, contractual and safety requirements are achieved throughout the project lifecycle.
This role provides overall project leadership, stakeholder management, governance and performance oversight from project mobilisation through to final completion.
The key responsibilities for this role are:
Lead project mobilisation, implementation and operational readiness activities
Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, milestones and delivery strategies
Manage customer relationships and act as the primary point of contact for project delivery matters
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment across all project activities
Oversee project governance, reporting, risk management and change management processes
Identify risks, issues and constraints, implementing mitigation and recovery strategies where required
Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, invoicing, variations and budget monitoring
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures, HSE requirements and customer standards
Review and approve key operational plans, schedules and resource requirements
Manage project documentation, records, reporting and close-out requirements
Support claims management, dispute resolution and commercial negotiations where required




Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned throughout project delivery
Ensure successful project completion and customer satisfaction through effective communication, coordination and leadership
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
Experience in the management of oversized/out of gauge cargo
Proven track record in the set up and management of Project sites
Diploma of First Degree, or relevant experience
10+ years International Logistics experience
Complete understanding of BWS values
English spoken and written - CEFR Level 5
IT - intermediate Word, Excel and Outlook
CargoWise experience is desireable
Must be able to gain and maintain a Criminal History clearance
About Us
Blue Water Shipping (BWS) is a global provider of all logistics services in the modern supply chain management.
At the heart of Blue Water is an organisation of professionals skilled to offer complete and tailor-made solutions to any shipping and transport requirement anywhere in the world.
The company was founded half a century ago in Esbjerg, Denmark and has grown to over 70 offices worldwide.
Australian operations commenced in ****, from our first office in Sydney which handled General Cargo, Transport & Logistics.
We strengthened our offering in Australia in **** by opening a new Oceania based division, Energy, Ports & Projects (EPP), which has quickly gained an enviable reputation in the project logistics industry within the Oceania region.
BWS is committed to providing an innovative and supportive workplace where our differences are recognized and celebrated.
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📌 Project Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Blue Water Shipping
📍 Melbourne