Project Manager

Custom Goods Logistics; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Goods Logistics in Carson, CA is seeking a Project Manager to drive a prioritized portfolio of operations projects. You will partner with the Leadership team and Regional Operations Head to align initiatives, assign resources, and ensure clear communication across functions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, PMP certification, 3+ years in large-scale projects, and travel to sites. You will lead budgeting, risk management, and team building to deliver results while upholding our

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• PMP trained and certified.
• 3+ years leading large-scale projects.
• Experience with change management and risk mitigation.
• Ability to scope, set-up and roll-out prioritized projects.
• Willingness to travel on-site as needed.
• Strong cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and define project objectives.
• Develop project plans, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with leadership and regional operations.
• Ensure on-time delivery and stakeholder alignment.
• Manage changes and risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with HR on staffing and onboarding.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Change management

Risk management

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Job description

In this role, the Project Manager will play a key role in organization’s strategy ensuring that there is a clear set of prioritized projects and that these are implemented as planned. In general, the Project Manager will work closely with the organizations Leadership team and Regional Operations Head, in coordinating the operations team towards achieving the goals and improving collaboration and communication within the team, with other areas, and with other functions.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Project Lead on key projects with significant regional/national impact for Operations
• Build, manage and outline the project objectives and plans, setting performance requirements, and selecting project participants.
• Responsible for scope, set-up and roll-out prioritized projects as Project Manager
• Required to travel on-site to start-up and lead implementation of projects
• Must be able to carry out optimum utilization of resources- labor, materials and equipment.
• Perform a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed.
• Responsible for clearly communicating and coordinating with the operation team(s) and other key stakeholders
• Ad hoc tasks for operations which include: Recruit, hire, train, and retain employees who can meet company performance objectives on inventory control and storage, shipping, receiving and exceptions.
• Responsible for creating an atmosphere that promotes employee involvement while communicating regularly with all employees keeping them abreast of our Company values and goals.

Core Behaviors:

Demonstrate to comply with Custom Goods’ Core Behavior:

• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Resilient
• Intense Safety Focus
• Trust

Required Education and Experience

• Must have a Bachelor's degree
• PMP Trained and Certified
• Must be able to demonstrate as a project lead on key projects with significant regional/global impact
• 3+ years' experience in project management running large scale / multi-functional projects
• 3+ years' experience with Change management and Risk / Risk Mitigation
• 3+ years' experience in change management and building new teams
• Must be able to scope, set-up and roll-out prioritized projects as Project Manager
• Ability to react to changes in the project environment to ensure and to protect project profitability
• Travel on-site to start-up and lead implementation of projects. Will be required to travel
• Build and manage project teams & build and manage project plans.
• Experience running a full life cycle in projects
• Manage project resources and manage projects effectively to stakeholders
• Intermediate-Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Project Management Software Soft Skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to influence with authority

AAP/EEO Statement:

Custom Goods, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

This commitment extends to all aspects of Custom Goods’ employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment.