Senior Project Manager, Technology

XPO Logistics, Inc.; North Richland Hills (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO 15 days in first year

9 paid company holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Incentive plan

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Technology to lead Information Security and technology compliance initiatives.

You will manage SDLC, budgets, and cross-functional teams, mentoring other PMs and partnering with IT and business stakeholders to deliver complex projects on time. Strong PM methodologies, data analysis, and risk management are essential, with experience in retail/logistics context preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience.
• 2 years experience as an IT Project Manager and combined experience below
• Demonstrated ability to assess data quality and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Lead, execute, and deliver IT security/technology compliance projects.
• Follow standard project methodology and a defined XPO SDLC process to lead the project team in creating and deploying industry-changing applications.
• Manage all aspects of an SDLC process including project timelines, scope, budgets, resources, and delivery.
• Coordinate with all business and IT stakeholders to deliver projects.
• Work directly with the IT PMO to continually improve the project methodology, SDLC process, deliverable templates, etc.
• Act as mentor and coach to other project managers on the team.

Skills

IT Project Management

Data Analysis

SDLC & Methodologies

Risk & Issue Management

Stakeholder Management

Budget Management

Mentoring & Coaching

Retail/Logistics Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

PM Certifications (PMP, CSM)

Tools

PM Tools (MS Project, JIRA)

Job description

What you’ll need to succeed as a Senior Project Manager, Technology at XPO

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 2 years experience as an IT Project Manager and combined experience below
• Demonstrated ability to assess data quality and analyze data
• Experience in testing the quality of data produced by project teams
• Experience in analyzing data and effectively explaining results to business analysts
• Ability to work autonomously, solving complex problems in an ambiguous environment
• Business acumen and understanding of business drivers and issues surrounding a project
• Extensive breadth of experience delivering complex projects within budget and scope
• Expert knowledge with Project Management methodologies and tools
• Superior interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to negotiate and build consensus with various stakeholder groups
• Strong issue resolution and risk management skills
• Strong knowledge on Retail, Logistics and supply chain

Preferred qualifications:

• B achelor's or master's degree in in Computer Science, Engineering or Business-related discipline
• 7 years of experience as IT Project Manager
• Certifications in PMP, CSM, NRF Retail, Supply Chain

About the Senior Project Manager, Technology job

Pay, benefits and more:

• C ompetitive compensation package
• Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance
• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead, execute, and deliver XPO Information Security / Technology Compliance projects
• Follow standard project methodology and a defined XPO SDLC process to lead the project team in creating and deploying industry-changing applications.
• Manage all aspects of an SDLC process including project timelines, scope, budgets, resources, and delivery
• Coordinate with all business and IT stakeholders to deliver projects
• Work directly with the IT PMO to continually improve the project methodology, SDLC process, deliverable templates, etc.
• Act as mentor and coach to other project managers on the team

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

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Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth