Project Manager

Xpedient Logistics; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Xpedient Logistics in Dallas, TX is seeking a Strategic Project Manager to lead customer implementations, new location startups, and cross-functional improvement initiatives. Reporting to the Sr.

Director, you will coordinate with Operations, IT, HR, Finance, and customer stakeholders to drive successful project execution. The role blends project leadership with process improvement and operational execution to support growth and strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 3-7+ years of project management, operations, implementation, or continuous improvement experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation of new customer accounts, facility launches, and operational startups.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and action item trackers.
• Coordinate activities across operations, business development, IT, HR, finance, safety, and customer stakeholders.
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings and ongoing status reviews.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and resource constraints while developing mitigation plans.
• Ensure operational readiness prior to go-live, including staffing, training, systems, equipment, processes, and customer requirements.
• Support launch execution and post-implementation stabilization activities.
• Conduct project closeout reviews and capture lessons learned to support future implementations.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Analytical thinking

Influence without authority

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics/Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Project Manager

Full Time Professional Dallas, TX, US

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

Xpedient is a full-service 3rd party logistics provider delivering primarily in dedicated warehousing and trucking, with some network design consulting and final mile. We have experience helping a diverse client base in warehousing services, transportation management, supply chain management, order fulfillment and labor needs.
Position Summary

The Strategic Project Manager is responsible for leading customer implementations, new location startups, operational transitions, and cross-functional improvement initiatives across the organization. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Organizational Excellence, this role serves as a key coordinator between Operations, Business Development, IT, HR, Finance, and customer stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and sustainable business results.

This position combines project leadership, business process improvement, and operational execution to support Xpedient's growth and strategic objectives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, action-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while driving accountability across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Implementations & Startup Projects

• Lead end-to-end implementation of new customer accounts, facility launches, and operational startups.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and action item trackers.
• Coordinate activities across operations, business development, IT, HR, finance, safety, and customer stakeholders.
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings and ongoing status reviews.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and resource constraints while developing mitigation plans.
• Ensure operational readiness prior to go-live, including staffing, training, systems, equipment, processes, and customer requirements.
• Support launch execution and post-implementation stabilization activities.
• Conduct project closeout reviews and capture lessons learned to support future implementations.

Cross-Functional Improvement Initiatives

• Lead strategic and operational improvement projects that enhance service, productivity, quality, safety, and customer experience.
• Partner with functional leaders to define project goals, scope, timelines, and success metrics.
• Analyze current processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitate collaboration across departments to resolve issues and remove barriers to success.
• Implement and monitor improvement initiatives to ensure sustainable results.
• Support organizational change efforts through communication, training, and stakeholder engagement.

Project Management & Communication

• Maintain project dashboards, status reports, and implementation schedules.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on project progress, risks, budgets, and key decisions.
• Facilitate meetings, document action items, and ensure accountability for follow-up activities.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing priorities and deadlines.
• Develop and refine project management tools, templates, and best practices that improve execution across the organization.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 3-7+ years of project management, operations, implementation, or continuous improvement experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and coordinate cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Preferred

• Experience in logistics, warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, transportation, or supply chain operations.
• Experience leading customer implementations, operational startups, site launches, or transition projects.
• Continuous improvement experience utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Experience working directly with customers and executive stakeholders.
• PMP certification or formal project management training.

Xpedient Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Xpedient offers competitive wages, insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision and life), paid time off and holidays.