Senior Launch Project Manager — Travel-Heavy Logistics

Universal Logistics Holdings; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Logistics Holdings is seeking a Project Manager to join the Launch Team and oversee the successful implementation of new operations across our network. You will coordinate all phases of startup projects, ensure readiness, meet customer expectations, and drive launches on time and within budget.

This role requires extensive travel, with 36-40 weeks per year spent supporting launch activities on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of project management, operations management, logistics, manufacturing, or startup experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Excellent leadership and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project-related tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of new business startups and operational launches.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate startup activities across multiple departments to ensure operational readiness.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between internal stakeholders, customers, and launch teams.
• Track project progress and elevate risks, delays, or resource constraints as necessary.
• Facilitate launch meetings and provide regular project updates to leadership.
• Support staffing, training, equipment installation, process implementation, and customer onboarding efforts.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Safety, HR, IT, and Finance to ensure successful project execution.
• Drive accountability across project teams and ensure deadlines are met.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization throughout the launch process.
• Assist with post-launch stabilization and transition activities.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Relationship-building

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Project-related tools

Job description

Universal Logistics Holdings is seeking a Project Manager to join the Launch Team and oversee the successful implementation of new operations across our network. You will coordinate all phases of startup projects, ensure readiness, meet customer expectations, and drive launches on time and within budget.

This role requires extensive travel, with 36-40 weeks per year spent supporting launch activities on-site.