Hybrid Strategic Project Lead: Global Programs

FedEx Corporation; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Corporation is seeking a Strategic Project Lead to design, develop, and implement large, multifaceted projects aligned with enterprise goals. The role requires directing multiple work streams, producing executive briefings, and translating business needs into technology requirements.

The successful candidate will have 7+ years of program management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, psychology, behavioral science, program/project management, or a quantitative discipline.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, monitors, and directs project work streams and provides timely executive management briefings on progress and accomplishments.
• Creates plans to measure performance, produce scorecards, and ensure the use of end-user feedback loops for enhancements.
• Identifies potential risks and develops contingency plans and mitigation solutions.
• Works with minimal management supervision to maintain progress and accomplish project goals.
• Leads or assists in translating business needs into technology requirements.
• Uses project management practices to create project proposals, plans, budgets, schedules, and financial justifications from concept through post-implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Adaptability

Cross-functional

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

FedEx Corporation is seeking a Strategic Project Lead to design, develop, and implement large, multifaceted projects aligned with enterprise goals. The role requires directing multiple work streams, producing executive briefings, and translating business needs into technology requirements.

The successful candidate will have 7+ years of program management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work across cross-functional teams.