Senior Operations Project Manager — Logistics Leader

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Horn Lake (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Operations to drive operational efficiency and ensure projects are planned, resourced, and delivered on time and on budget.

You will lead cross-functional teams and act as the primary PM for new engagements, from sales through startup, with emphasis on stakeholder communication. The role requires strong project leadership, risk management, and the ability to mentor staff, while traveling up to 75% as needed to support client initiatives in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience.
• 2 years of experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously of varying scope and size.
• 2 years of experience using project management software.
• Microsoft Office experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute project plans, manage milestones and risks and ensure deployment resources are capable
• Develop training, tools, templates and dashboards to measure project status
• Handle assigned local and/or remote staff, including mentoring and training, resolving issues/problems and ensuring staff matches the requirements of the client’s service levels
• Provide leadership for project execution; offer direction and guidance to the project team and communicate project requirements to stakeholders and operations leaders
• Serve as a development and educational resource for team members; provide opportunities for team members so they can continue to grow, develop and earn recognition
• Set defined expectations for performance and ensure team members achieve or exceed those expectations
• Create an enjoyable work environment that is conducive to effective creative thinking
• Act as the primary project management leader for new business pursuits from sales to startup
• Directly handle milestones, project workflows and resourcing for assigned projects/clients
• Define key skills, training and development paths for the team

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Operations to drive operational efficiency and ensure projects are planned, resourced, and delivered on time and on budget.

You will lead cross-functional teams and act as the primary PM for new engagements, from sales through startup, with emphasis on stakeholder communication. The role requires strong project leadership, risk management, and the ability to mentor staff, while traveling up to 75% as needed to support client initiatives in