Project Manager, Operations

RXO

$75K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an analytical field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 years in logistics, transportation, or warehousing
  • 1 year in operations, with a preference for manufacturing or logistics
  • Project and/or Program management experience, with willingness to obtain PMP certification
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and Transportation Management Software
  • Lean or Six Sigma experience or Value Stream Mapping exposure

Responsibilities

  • Create and manage project programs with critical paths and milestones
  • Identify and scope opportunities with business process owners
  • Implement projects creatively to meet business needs
  • Lead project execution for internal departments and external clients
  • Build relationships with senior leadership to support goals
  • Develop customer presentations showcasing solutions
  • Support project managers and team members as needed

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) with up to 5% company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
As the Project Manager, Operations, you will lead key strategic projects across the business, working cross-functionally to implement solutions, troubleshoot problems and monitor the effectiveness of strategic initiatives.

What your day-to-day will look like:
  • Create and manage cohesive project programs and plans with identifiable critical paths, task dependencies, risk/issue mitigation processes and major milestones
  • Work with business process owners to identify and scope areas of opportunity
  • Creatively scope, manage and implement projects to meet business needs
  • Provide leadership for project execution for both internal departments and external clients; offer direction and guidance to the project team and communicate project requirements to internal and external stakeholders
  • Build strong relationships and collaborations with senior leadership to support company goals
  • Develop customer presentations that illustrate solution components and value propositions
  • Support other project managers and project team members as needed


What you'll need to excel:

At a minimum, you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree in an analytical field or equivalent related work or military experience or a minimum of 5 years experience in logistics, transportation and/or warehousing
  • 1 year of experience in operations, preferably in manufacturing or logistics and/or Experience with Carrier Procurement, Load Planning & Execution, Freight Audit and Payment or Transportation Analysis
  • Project and/or Program management experience and the willingness to either obtain or maintain the Project Management Professional certification (PMP).
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and experience working with or implementing Transportation Management software.
  • Lean or Six Sigma experience or experience with Value Stream Mapping


It'd be great if you also have:
  • Microsoft Project experience/Project Management Software experience
  • Availability to travel up to 30% of the time
  • Risk Management Experience
  • Experience with Agile Methodologies
  • Master's degree
  • Lean or Six Sigma Certification and/or PMP
  • Experience in a customer-facing role
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • The self-motivation to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment


In this role, you'll be supported by a passionate team motivated by fast-paced innovation and the desire to deliver for customers. We're a company where you can continually advance your career, no matter your background - the opportunities are endless and yours for the taking. If you're driven and looking for a place to grow, come join us.

Massive Benefits
• Competitive pay
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement program

Our Culture

We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely, and build strong relationships. We welcome everyone regardless of background, identity or ability.

Our Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
  • Pre-tax accounts to help streamline eligible expenses
  • Company-paid disability and life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career and Leadership Development Programs
  • Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days


Our Culture

Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.

We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.

The Next Step
Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community to learn about future opportunities.

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