Project Manager III

GEODIS • Brentwood, TN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager III is responsible for providing project management support for large scale, highly complex projects within the warehousing, logistics or transportation management industry to ensure project success. The PM III is expected to possess expertise in project management competencies, implementation/integration methodologies and extensive project management experience preferably within the Third Party Logistics (3PL) industry. This position functions as a key leadership role with highly complex projects in particular startups of recently signed new clients, extensions of existing client business or internal improvement projects. The PM III is expected to deliver successful projects while working within significant constraints of time, resource and budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics & Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, or Business Management or logistics related field, Graduate degree (MBA) preferred
• Minimum 6 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience within the 3PL industry
• 5 years demonstrated experience in managing projects related to 3PL solutions of new client startups
• PMP Certification from the Project Management Institute with demonstrated project application of methodology
• Flexibility to quickly adapt to change
• Travel up to 40% as required by project
• Proficient with MS Office applications with expertise in Project Management software, MS Project, MS Project Server 2013 preferred
• Understanding of warehousing/logistics/transportation industry operations and related systems: WMS / LMS / TMS
• Financial acumen of revenue models, P/L and cost-to-completion projections
• Motivated self-starter, able to work with limited supervision
• Possess high level communication skills both written and verbal applicable to all levels of the organization
• Executive level presentation skills
• Expert in time management/balancing multiple priorities
• Ability to manage divers team dynamics/team building
• Conflict Resolution
• Effective communication and meeting management
• Professionalism
• Superior problem solving, analytical, and organization skills

Responsibilities

• Proactively lead and drive cross functional project management teams to ensure project success according to schedule, budget and quality requirements
• Create and execute comprehensive project plans to include scope, schedule, budget, procurement, resources, quality, risks, change control and communications according to GEODIS PMO policy
• Communicate and document project status directly to internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Manage multiple cross functional resource teams
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Support sales proposal efforts including project scoping and LOE assessments
• Mentor other project managers in best practices and indirect development initiatives
• Other secondary duties as required and assigned

Benefits

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• 401k match
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Employee discounts
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Daycare discount program
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior