Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GXO Logistics, Inc. is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions. As the Project Operations Manager, you will lead strategic projects across the business, working cross-functionally to implement solutions and monitor the effectiveness of initiatives.
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
Skills
- 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 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
- 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
Benefits
- Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Disability
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