Senior Programs Manager - 1st Shift - Travel

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Programs Manager to oversee growth, customer commitments, and operational performance in a remote US-based role.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive account expansion, manage initiatives, and ensure disciplined financial and service outcomes in a dynamic transportation-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in project management within logistics or supply chain.
• Advanced degree or MBA preferred.
• Certifications in process improvement (Six Sigma / Kaizen) valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of growth strategies to expand new accounts.
• Ensure contractual compliance and customer obligations are met.
• Direct capital expenditure and asset deployment activities.
• Manage account-driven initiatives including collections and working capital.
• Drive profitability, efficiency, and quality goals annually.
• Sustain Lean culture and foster a diverse, high-performing team.
• Set goals, track progress, and navigate obstacles to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Logistics knowledge

Process improvement

Lean culture

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree / MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Programs Manager to join the team of a leader in the Transportation space.

This role will oversee program execution tied to growth, customer commitments, and operational performance across the business.

The position partners closely with cross-functional teams to drive new account expansion, manage account-related initiatives, and support disciplined financial and service outcomes.

It also emphasizes process improvement, Lean culture, and the ability to navigate a dynamic environment while keeping key metrics and obligations on track.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of effective growth strategies
• Drive new account growth through solutions development
• Ensure contractual compliance and customer obligations are met
• Direct capital expenditure and asset deployment activities
• Manage account-driven initiatives, including collections and working capital
• Ensure annual profit, efficiency, and quality goals are met
• Sustain Lean culture and promote a diverse work environment
• Establish goals and metrics; track progress and manage obstacles

Qualifications

• 5 years of project management experience
• Proven logistics industry or supply chain management knowledge
• Bachelor's degree, MBA, or advanced degree in a related field preferred
• Six Sigma, Kaizen, or process improvement certifications preferredSuperior knowledge of vertical supply chain preferred
• Ability to understand technical concepts and evaluate new ideas preferred
• Proven ability to deliver results in a dynamic environment preferred

Benefits

• Full health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Generous benefits package