SR Manager Project

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

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successfull and opportunities to grow?
Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains.
Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area.

Logistics Insight Corporation (LINC), a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., is a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering customized supply chain solutions across North America. Through experienced leadership, proven operational processes, and advanced technology, LINC delivers transportation, warehousing, inventory management, sequencing, and value-added logistics services for some of the world’s largest manufacturers.

Position Overview

LINC is seeking a Project Manager to join our Launch Team and support the successful implementation of new operations across our network. This role will be responsible for coordinating all phases of a startup project, ensuring operational readiness, meeting customer expectations, and delivering launch objectives on time and within budget.

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

Key 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.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Project Management, or a 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.

Preferred

• Experience supporting logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, automotive, or transportation operations.
• Previous startup, launch, implementation, or greenfield project experience.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.
• PMP certification or project management training.
• Automotive industry experience.