Senior Operations Project Manager - 1st Shift - Travel

GXO Logistics•Manassas, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. As the Senior Operations Project Manager you will play a key role in contributing to the operational efficiency and financial success of the company through effective planning, execution, resource management and delivery of projects on time and on budget. If you’re ready to grow your career, we have an opportunity for you at GXO.

Requirements

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
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
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

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

Responsibilities

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
Set defined expectations for performance and ensure team members achieve or exceed those expectations
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