Project Manager – Logistics Optimization – Group (Jumia)

At Jumia, mobility is at the heart of our people development approach. This job board helps us establish more transparency in available opportunities in the company to promote mobility.

You need to follow simple guidelines:

• Before applying, make sure you discuss the opportunity with your direct manager and that both of you agree that this is positive for your development (written approval from your direct manager will be required).
• Apply with your Jumia e-mail.

As Group PM for Logistics Optimization at Jumia, you will lead the development and implementation of products and systems that maximize operational efficiency, drive automation, and enhance user experiences across all our markets. You will collaborate closely with engineering, data, commercial, and operations teams to deliver scalable solutions that directly impact Jumia’s bottom line. This position reports to the Group Head of Logistics Business Development.

What you will be doing

• Own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for optimization products (e.g., pricing, logistics, supply chain, process automation) across the Jumia group.
• Analyze business processes to identify areas of improvement, automation, or cost reduction.
• Work with cross-functional teams (tech, data, commercial, operations) to translate business needs into actionable product features and requirements.
• Drive project execution from ideation through launch, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output.
• Monitor product performance, set KPIs, and iterate based on data-driven insights.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and experimentation.
• Communicate product vision, roadmaps, and updates to stakeholders at all levels.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience (5+ years) in project management, ideally within e-commerce, logistics, first, middle and last mile operations, or process optimization at scale.
• Strong analytical skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Experience working with tech, data, and operations teams on complex products.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder communication skills.
• Proficiency in tools for product/project management (Jira, Confluence, etc.) and analytics (SQL, Tableau, etc.).
• Fluency in English; French is a “plus”.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related field; MBA or similar is a “plus”.

We aim to provide a comprehensive assessment while respecting your time and investment in the process. Having said that, we would also like to give you full visibility into the recruitment process, which will consist of two main stages:

1. HR Meeting
2. Business Meeting #1 with your potential manager

The deadline for submitting your application is the 25th of July, 2025. Please make sure you comply with this, otherwise, you risk your application not being considered.