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

Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field or equivalent related work or military experience
Minimum of 5 years experience in logistics, transportation and/or warehousing
1 year of experience in operations, preferably in manufacturing or logistics
Experience with Carrier Procurement, Load Planning & Execution, Freight Audit and Payment or Transportation Analysis
Project and/or Program management experience
Willingness to obtain or maintain the Project Management Professional certification (PMP)
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Experience working with or implementing Transportation Management software
Lean or Six Sigma experience or experience with Value Stream Mapping
Microsoft Project experience/Project Management Software experience
Availability to travel up to 30% of the time
Risk Management Experience
Experience with Agile Methodologies
Excellent communication and leadership skills
The self-motivation to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment

Project Manager – Operations

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