General information

Legal entity

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49, 720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. 
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.  

Reference

2026-17871  

Line Of Business

FREIGHT MANAGEMENT

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Support function - Digital & Technology

Job title

IT Manager Customer Projects M/F

Job description

Project plan and budget
Develop a project plan and budget, in line with the project scope, IT policies, processes and procedures and Customer Solutions annual plan and budget, implement and manage realization.
 Define project tasks and resource requirements
 Analyse costs of the project and align with IT Director, Customer Solutions
 Monitor actual performance against plan and budget and initiate corrective actions in order to ensure realization of the project within agreed timeframe and budget

Customer Solutions Implementation
Develop relevant systems specific solutions & policies/procedures, implement and execute within assigned projects, in line with business needs and aligned with IT Director, Customer Solutions, in order to ensure internal efficiency gains.
 Develop the set-up of the project team and manage project team members in line with HR policies
 Prepare and maintain the project plan and time scales, control project time-scales and manage realization within set time frame
 Manage productive business relationships with all levels of suppliers and internal and external customers
 Monitor project progress and take corrective actions if necessary
 Provide support on relevant systems to network if requested

Application ownership
 Run, maintain, support and develop certain assigned business support applications
 Secure application availability to support the day to day business
 Support the business when required with training and development

Management Information
Administrate documentation on project progress and generate reports to IT Director, Customer Solutions to ensure alignment as well as to ensure realization of project deliverables.

 Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
 Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement processes

Leadership
Steer, develop and motivate direct reports, in line with global HR policies, individual and company objectives, to ensure the necessary quality and quantity of staffing for current and future needs.
 Ensure compliance to HR policies within Branch organization.
 Initiate and execute performance management process, including conducting performance appraisals and midyear reviews.
 Identify team and/or individual development needs/opportunities and stimulate and ensure follow-up and execution.
 Demonstrate commitment to Geodis by keeping the team committed to deliver the Mission, Vision and Values.
 Act as an ambassador.
 Motivate, inspire, develop and engage all direct reports.
 Conduct people interactions timely, in a transparent, approachable and trustworthy manner.
 Communicate on strategy and business results on a regular basis. Engage dialogue to keep the communication flowing
 Ensure realization of training programs in cooperation with HR.
 Responsible for the safety and well being of department staff.

Applicant's profile

 Experience in remote team management
 Bachelor working and thinking level
 5-7 years of experience in IT
 8-10 years of experience managing people
 Management experience within freight forwarding
 International IT project management experience
 In-depth experience and knowledge of systems work
 Fluent in English language
 Proven ability to manage the ‘defining, designing and delivery' of customer requirements

Working time (%)

100

Position location

Position place

Europe, France, Île-de-France, Hauts-de-Seine

Location

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Years of experience in similar position

Confirmed (5 to 10 years of experience)

Languages

English (Fluent)