Senior Project Manager

Overview

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of the projects assigned, while remaining aligned with strategy, commitments and goals of the organization. The role will manage projects from onset through completion, enhancing quality management systems, company related KPI's, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, establish and manage a platform and process for receiving and tracking all project requests and project plans, including resources, timeframes and budgets.
• Create project templates to be used and modified as needed.
• Work with quality management system (QMS) and performance management teams to develop ROI and synergy tracking.
• Ensure industry standards and customer satisfaction are maintained throughout the project as well as that safety regulations and company policies are followed.
• Create monthly status report readout to executive management.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to identify project scope and determine the team’s key players and requirements; identifies and mitigates project risk and issues.
• Create and schedule team responsibilities; technical/operation requirements; detailed project plans, project budget, timelines, resources, specifications, etc. to accomplish project goals; continually follows up with team to ensure goals are achieved.
• Manage projects, including leading project meetings; document issues, action items, user requirements, or deliverables; update project schedules and plans, project communications, provide project participant status updates, budget tracking, etc.
• Drive a self-management project work stream process and execution.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (Required); Master's Degree (Preferred).
• Experience: 7+ years experience as a project manager or experience as team lead managing large budgets (Required); 3+ years of experience in a freight forwarding environment (Preferred).
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Project planning and life cycle development; High strong verbal and written communication skills, including the confidence to present, influence, and collaborate at the leadership level; High strong analytical skills to think strategically, analyze business data that tells a story, and develop holistic HR solutions to address talent gaps; Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel (formulas, pivot tables, vlookups) and PowerPoint; Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems; High strong time management and organizational skills; Knowledge of project management, timelines, deadlines, and follow-through on finished projects; High Ability to effectively use project management tools and techniques; Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI - Program & Project Management (Preferred).

Wage Range

The wage range for this position is $92,700.00-$139,060.00 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans)

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

What AIT Can Offer You

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans).

About AIT Worldwide Logistics

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled.