Job Title
Project Manager
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Location
Houston - Houston, TX 77032 US (Primary)
Career Level
Manager
Category
Operations
Job Type
Permanent
Job Description
Role Summary
The Project Manager supports the BridgeNet PMO by owning task-level governance and delivery across assigned functional workgroups within the 4PL program. This role coordinates cross-functional teams, manages work group meeting cadences, and ensures all assigned deliverables are completed on time and to the quality standard expected by the program. The Project Manager serves as a key connector between workgroup members and PMO leadership, maintaining visibility into task status and proactively managing risks at the workgroup level. This is a high-accountability execution role requiring strong organizational discipline, clear communication, and the ability to keep diverse global teams aligned and moving forward.
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate cross-functional workgroup members to manage and deliver all assigned project plan tasks and milestones within defined timelines and quality standards.
• Set and lead workgroup meetings, establish focused agendas, capture action items and notes, and distribute summaries to all relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Track and follow up with work group members to confirm committed tasks are completed on time, escalating delays or blockers to the Principle Project Manager.
• Communicate regular project status updates from assigned workgroups to the Principle Project Manager per established reporting cadences.
• Escalate relevant issues and risks to the PMO management team with supporting documentation and recommended mitigation options.
• Proactively identify and execute mitigation plans for regional or workgroup-level project risks before they escalate to program-level impact.
• Maintain up-to-date task trackers, workgroup status reports, and RAID log entries for all assigned workstreams.
• Support onboarding of new workgroup members by orienting them to program governance standards, communication protocols, and task expectations.
• Assist the Principle Project Manager in cross-workgroup coordination, dependency management, and resource conflict resolution.
Exemption Type
Exempt (Salaried)
Job Requirements
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Project Management, or related field.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
4-7 years in project coordination or project management roles within logistics, supply chain, or professional services environments.
REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams with accountability for task-level delivery and stakeholder communication.
• Strong proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent) and collaboration platforms (Teams, SharePoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to produce concise, actionable meeting notes and status updates.
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders across multiple geographies and organizational levels.
• Solid understanding of project governance frameworks, RAID log management, and structured escalation processes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
• Experience supporting logistics, 4PL, or supply chain transformation programs.
• Familiarity with change management principles and stakeholder engagement planning.
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Yes - up to 15%
PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
This position is considered sedentary. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and arms, and communicate verbally and in writing. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
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