Job Title: Midwest, Program Manager
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Program Manager in the Midwest region to translate strategy into execution by overseeing the planning, resource, and delivery of key initiatives.
Key Responsibilities :
- Manage and deliver a portfolio of Midwest region strategic projects and programs.
- Partner with RVP Midwest and Station Managers to identify, scope, and prioritize strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals for both short to medium term projects
- Translate objectives into clearly defined project roadmaps with milestones, KPIs and success criteria and lead these projects to completion
- Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver complex and high value initiatives
- Present to senior management a structured analysis providing solutions to manage both the dependencies and the interfaces between projects
- Analyze business processes, identify alternative solutions, assess feasibility and recommend new/ alternate approaches
- Define success metrics and oversee reporting on business outcomes, ROI and performance improvement
- Conduct project post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and ensure continuous improvement
- Champion best practices across projects and functions to ensure continuous improvement
- Support Midwest leadership with special assignments like growth meeting, presentations and airfreight related projects [20% of time].
Skills and Qualifications :
- Bachelor's Degree required, advanced degree preferred in relevant discipline (e.g., Business Administration, Management)
- 4-6 years' work experience in Management Consulting, Operations Strategy, Business Transformation, Strategic Projects, Logistics Operations or Development
- Experience leading project teams
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data (financial, operational, market) into actionable insights
- Strong Data Analytics, AI and PM tools
- Advanced skills in MS Excel and Power Point
- Exceptional influencing and partner management skills in highly matrixed environments
Pay Range: $95,545.00 - $126,060.00+ (Based on Experience)
Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)- Compensation: Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.
- 401(k) Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution.
- Stock Purchase Plan: Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.
- Medical: Comprehensive plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outpatient services, and prescriptions.
- Vision: Optional coverage for exams, frames, and contacts.
- Dental: Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major services.
- Paid Time Off: 7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days.
