Senior Project Manager, Operations

GXO Logistics•Fountain Hill, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At XPO Logistics, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. As the Senior Project Manager, Operations, 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 XPO. 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 or equivalent related work or military experience
2 years of management experience in the Project Management Office (PMO) function
Experience working with remote teams (onsite/offshore setup)
Experience in staff management and development
Microsoft Office experience (PowerPoint, Excel, Project, etc.)
Availability to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends

Nice To Haves

Experience in a transportation, supply chain, logistics, distribution or manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of professional services economics, and experience with change management processes
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Ability to multitask and conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Responsibilities

Manage 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
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 a collaborative, 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 manage milestones, project workflows and resourcing for assigned projects/clients
Define key skills, training and development paths for the team
Document and present the status updates to XPO leadership and client
Drive projects and action owners towards on-time project completion