PROJECT MANAGER

United States Cold Storage, Inc.; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K after 1 year

Blue Cross Blue Shield after 30 days

Company Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Job summary

United States Cold Storage, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee high-visibility project initiatives supporting strategic growth objectives. The successful candidate will drive enterprise efficiency while collaborating across non-technical business domains.

Applicants must have a PMP certification, at least three years in project management, and strong skills in communication and critical thinking. Full-time with a salary range of $95,000-$105,000 based on experience, with a variety of benefits.

Qualifications

• Active PMP certification required.
• At least three years of project management experience.
• Solid proficiency in program and project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support intake, chartering, and planning across business units.
• Maintain project schedules and RAID logs.
• Analyze financial data including budgets and risks.

Skills

PMP certification

Project management frameworks

Risk management

Strong verbal and written communication

Critical thinking

Stakeholder alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or Project Management

Tools

Agile project management

Job description

Who We Are

USCS is driven to advance, innovate and serve companies seeking the best service, facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are employee focused, an equal employment opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team.

Job Title

Project Manager

The Job Details

The USCS Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for the oversight and governance of multiple high-visibility project initiatives across the organization that support the company’s strategic growth objectives. The purpose of the PMO is to provide visibility to leadership on the current project pipeline and ensure projects are completed on time and on budget.

The Project Manager (PM) for the PMO is a strategic execution administrator, responsible for designing, optimizing, and deploying business infrastructure, cross‑functional organizational initiatives, and operational change management. While traditional IT project management focuses deeply on core technology infrastructure, this role partners directly with our non‑technical business domains. The successful candidate will drive enterprise efficiency, oversee corporate governance projects, facilitate corporate strategic initiatives, and lead process‑re‑engineering programs.

This role requires an active PMP certification and experience applying standard project management frameworks to operational workflows. The ideal candidate will use core methodologies such as resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder alignment to successfully deliver process standardizations, supply chain updates, and organizational improvements.

• Support intake, chartering, and planning with collaboration across multiple business units
• Maintain project schedules and RAID logs
• Prepare weekly and monthly reporting
• Coordinate stage gate packages
• Track vendor deliverables and milestones
• Drive day‑to‑day delivery
• Manage scope, budget, resources, and dependencies
• Facilitate delivery ceremonies and cross‑team meetings
• Prepare project artifacts
• Identify and escalate risks
• Analyze financial data including budgets, resources, and risks

The Job Specifics

• Location, Department and Work Hours: Camden, NJ, Corporate Development, Full‑time
• Reports To: Vice President, Corporate Development, Marketing, & PMO
• Travel Amount: May vary
• Job Type, EEO, and Job Code: Full‑Time, Exempt JOB CODE

This is a Salaried position with a range of $95,000-$105,000 based on experience level.

What We Are Looking For

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Project Management or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience

• At least three (3) years of work experience managing multiple projects/programs or three (3) years in a project coordinator/manager role.
• Solid proficiency in program and project management methodologies including Agile project management.
• Management consulting is highly desired, but not required.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management, warehouse management, and transportation management is required.
• PMP / CAPM is required.
• Must demonstrate critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• This role has frequent interaction with the Executive Leadership Team in the company so executive presence, demeanor, and the ability to manage up are required.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Other Abilities You Will Need To Have

• Good arithmetic, reading, and typing skills
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Be able to see, speak and hear
• Ability to work overtime as neededMay require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or occasional standing, walking, lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
• Understand and follow verbal instruction, written instruction and company policies.
• A starter that can work independently and coordinate with others
• Follow safety procedures at all times.
• Ability to manage stress and productivity guidelines.

What’s In It For You

We are a great company with great people. Full‑time employees not under contract are offered:

• 401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield is available after 30 days of service, if elected.
• Company Life Insurance.
• A variety of additional benefits and perks.

Other Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Legal Insurance, Pet Discount, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care + Permanent Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Supplemental Disability Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Supplemental Spouse Life Insurance, Child Life Insurance, Loan Solution, Health Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Flexible Spending Account, Telemedicine, Virtual Primary Care, Prescription Savings Plan, Prescription Specialty Copay Assistance Program, Weight Management Program, Chronic Condition Management, Care Navigator Program, 24/7 Nurse Line, Expert Medical Opinion, Precious Additions Maternity Program, Health Advocacy, Employee Assistance Program, Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Digital Physical Therapy, Behavioral and Mental Health Platforms, Auto and home discount program, Secure Travel Protection, Discount Programs, 401(k) plan, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, Referral program & Commuter Benefit (NJ ONLY).