Operations Project Manager

RXO, Inc.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) retirement plan with company 5%

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

RXO, Inc. in Naperville, IL is seeking a project manager to lead cross-functional initiatives within our transportation solutions platform. You will drive programs, coordinate milestones, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Responsibilities include creating cohesive plans, collaborating with process owners, and delivering value through effective stakeholder communication. Experience in logistics and PMP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field or equivalent related work or military experience

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 strong 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

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field

PMP certification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transportation Management software

Microsoft Project

Job description

Accelerate your career at RXO

RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we're revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.

Accelerate your career at RXO

RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we're revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.

Compensation for this role is $67,000 - $80,000 annually. The role may also be eligible for bonus or commission pay. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.

What Your Day-to-day Will Look Like

• 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 strong 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

At a Minimum, You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field or equivalent related work or military experience or a minimum of 5 years experience in logistics, transportation and/or warehousing
• 1 year of experience in operations, preferably in manufacturing or logistics and/or Experience with Carrier Procurement, Load Planning & Execution, Freight Audit and Payment or Transportation Analysis
• Project and/or Program management experience and the willingness to either obtain or maintain the Project Management Professional certification (PMP).
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and experience working with or implementing Transportation Management software.
• Lean or Six Sigma experience or experience with Value Stream Mapping

It’d Be Great If You Also Have

• Microsoft Project experience/Project Management Software experience
• Availability to travel up to 30% of the time
• Risk Management Experience
• Experience with Agile Methodologies
• Master’s degree
• Lean or Six Sigma Certification and/or PMP
• Experience in a customer-facing role
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• The self-motivation to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment

Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer.

Why Join Us

Our Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off includes: up to 8 holidays, up to 2 floating Diversity Days, Hourly: Earn up to 13 days PTO/ Salary: Earn up to 15 days PTO, up to 40 hours bereavement leave, up to 16 hours volunteer time, jury duty, at least 2 weeks family bonding leave, up to 40 hours prenatal care leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
• Insurance: health, prescription, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short and long-term disability, accidental death and personal loss, business travel, legal services, ID theft, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Our Culture

Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.

We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.

The Next Step

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job classification. Review RXO's candidate privacy statement here and RXO's Privacy Notice to California Job Applicants here.