Senior Operations Project Manager - 1st Shift - Travel

GXO Logistics, Inc. is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions. As the Senior Operations Project Manager, you will contribute to the operational efficiency and financial success of the company by managing projects effectively and ensuring they are delivered on time and on budget.

Responsibilities:

• Create and execute project plans, manage milestones and risks and ensure deployment resources are capable
• Develop training, tools, templates and dashboards to measure project status
• Handle assigned local and/or remote staff, including mentoring and training, resolving issues/problems and ensuring staff matches the requirements of the client’s service levels
• Provide leadership for project execution; offer direction and guidance to the project team and communicate project requirements to stakeholders and operations leaders
• Serve as a development and educational resource for team members; provide opportunities for team members so they can continue to grow, develop and earn recognition
• Set defined expectations for performance and ensure team members achieve or exceed those expectations
• Create an enjoyable work environment that is conducive to effective creative thinking
• Act as the primary project management leader for new business pursuits from sales to startup
• Directly handle milestones, project workflows and resourcing for assigned projects/clients
• Define key skills, training and development paths for the team

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 2 years of experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously of varying scope and size
• 2 years of experience using project management software
• Microsoft Office experience
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
• Must possess a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or passport to comply with federal travel regulations
• Familiarity and ability to comply with TSA security procedures
• Ability to travel domestically via road, rail and air as required for the role and pursuant to Company travel and expense requirements
• Advanced degree in Project Management, Supply Chain or related field
• PMP certification
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• Experience in a transportation, supply chain, logistics, distribution or manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of professional services economics, and experience with change management processes
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities