Launch Project Manager - Logistics & Startups

Universal Logistics Holdings; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Logistics Holdings, via its LINC subsidiary, seeks a Project Manager to join the Launch Team to coordinate startup projects across the network, ensuring operational readiness and successful launches on time and within budget.

This role requires extensive travel, with 36-40 weeks per year on-site supporting launch activities and interfacing with Engineering, Operations, Safety, HR, IT, and Finance to drive flawless execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of project management, operations management, logistics, manufacturing, or startup experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of new business startups and operational launches.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate startup activities across multiple departments to ensure operational readiness.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between internal stakeholders, customers, and launch teams.
• Track project progress and elevate risks, delays, or resource constraints as necessary.
• Facilitate launch meetings and provide regular project updates to leadership.
• Support staffing, training, equipment installation, process implementation, and customer onboarding efforts.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Safety, HR, IT, and Finance to ensure successful project execution.
• Drive accountability across project teams and ensure deadlines are met.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization throughout the launch process.
• Assist with post-launch stabilization and transition activities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Business/Logistics)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Universal Logistics Holdings, via its LINC subsidiary, seeks a Project Manager to join the Launch Team to coordinate startup projects across the network, ensuring operational readiness and successful launches on time and within budget.

This role requires extensive travel, with 36-40 weeks per year on-site supporting launch activities and interfacing with Engineering, Operations, Safety, HR, IT, and Finance to drive flawless execution.