Senior Operations Project Manager - 1st Shift - Travel

What you’ll do on a typical day

• 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
• 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

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 50%
• 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.

What you need to succeed at GXO

• A 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
• Advanced degree in Project Management, Supply Chain or related field (preferred)
• PMP certification (preferred)
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma certification (preferred)
• Experience in a transportation, supply chain, logistics, distribution or manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Solid understanding of professional services economics, and experience with change management processes (preferred)
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities (preferred)

Pay, benefits and more

• Competitive compensation
• GXO offers a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more

About the role

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

Qualifications

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• 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

Skills

It’d be great if you also have:

• Advanced degree in Project Management, Supply Chain or related field (preferred)
• PMP certification (preferred)
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma certification (preferred)
• Experience in a transportation, supply chain, logistics, distribution or manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Solid understanding of professional services economics, and experience with change management processes (preferred)
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities (preferred)

Benefits

• Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Disability

Schedule

1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Company Information

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans. GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.