Project Operations Manager - 1st Shift - Travel

GXO Logistics•Pryor Creek, OK

About The Position

Logistics at full potential. 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. 1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm As the Project Operations Manager you will lead key strategic projects across the business, working cross-functionally to implement solutions, troubleshoot problems and monitor the effectiveness of strategic initiatives. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of. Pay, benefits and more. We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field or equivalent related work or military experience
1 year of experience in operations, preferably in manufacturing or logistics
Lean or Six Sigma experience
Project management experience
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Ability to travel up to 75% of the
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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Lean or Six Sigma Certification and/or PMP
Availability to travel up to 75% of the time
Experience in a customer-facing role
Microsoft Project experience
Excellent communication and leadership skills
The self-motivation to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment

Responsibilities

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 solid 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