Program Manager-Logistics-Onsite

Photon; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision coverage

Dental benefits

401k retirement plan

Variable pay/incentives

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Program Manager to oversee complex projects focused on logistics and manufacturing. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in retail and logistics, with strong planning skills essential for managing projects of strategic importance. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, along with competitive compensation based on qualifications. This role is also open for independent contractors.

Qualifications

• Recent retail experience is essential.
• Preferred candidates should have deep logistics experience.
• Strong planning skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans for complex projects of strategic importance.
• Perform variance analysis and make necessary trade-offs.
• Evaluate risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Communicate risks and analyses to stakeholders.
• Oversee project managers and guide team development.

Skills

Retail experience

Logistics experience

Planning skills

Job description

5320: Program Manager – Logistics

Location: North Point, Rocklin, San Jose, Memphis ONLY.

Requirements

• Recent retail experience is a must.
• Prefer candidates with deep experience in Logistics, Manufacturing, Final mile and related technologies.
• Strong Planning skills and not just technical experience in these areas.

Detailed JD

Uses established project management methodologies/tools to develop and execute Technology project plans.

Specific Responsibilities

• Using established project management methodology/tools, develops project plans for highly complex projects of strategic importance which include work plans, schedules, budgets, needed skills and resources, project scope and deliverable/responsibility matrices.
• Performs variance analysis (including schedule, costs vs. budgets, resources and changes to scope). Makes trade-offs with sponsor, as necessary.
• Performs project risk assessment quantification, response planning and control.
• Communicates risks to clients and/or IT management, project sponsors & vendors.
• Develops and executes mitigation strategies.
• Validates client and functional requirements for sponsor.
• Determines the impact on current/existing technologies and communicates impact to clients, sponsor, IT management and vendor.
• Makes recommendations on existing application products that could address client requirements.
• Evaluates alternative operational efficiencies /business process change.
• Makes presentations to IT management, sponsors, and/or vendors.
• Accountable for pre and post implementation plans.
• Provides work direction to project managers.
• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Exercises strong judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Orchestrates and recommends Program strategy.
• Able to discern and clearly articulate how program decisions impact the big picture and vice versa.
• Frequently interacts with customers, and/or functional peer group IC'S/managers, normally involving matters between functional areas or internal customers.
• May interact with business leadership at all levels.
• Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
• Coaches, mentors, and trains as appropriate.
• Contributes to performance appraisals for team members.
• Assists in conducting team building/development activities.
• Receives limited instruction in determining methods and procedures on new assignments, and coordinates activities of other associates in group.

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 49,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 173,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post