Strategic Project Lead

FedEx Corporation; Moon Township (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Corporation is seeking a Strategic Project Lead to design, develop, and implement large, multifaceted initiatives that support enterprise goals. The role requires leading cross-functional teams and translating business needs into technology requirements, with oversight from concept to post-implementation.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, PM governance, and executive-facing communications, with travel as needed and a hybrid work model centered near FedEx facilities in major US

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of related program/project management experience.
• Experience managing multiple programs simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; related experience may offset degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional programs from concept to post-implementation.
• Develop plans, budgets, schedules, and business cases.
• Provide executive management briefings on progress.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Strategic Project Lead designs, develops, and implements large multifaceted projects in support of the strategic goals of the enterprise. They set strategies and tactics which lead to the transformation of global business processes and operational tools.

Essential Functions

• Establishes, monitors, and directs project work streams and provides timely executive management briefings on progress and accomplishments.
• Creates plans to measure performance, produce scorecards, and ensure the use of end-user feedback loops for enhancements.
• Identifies potential risks and develops contingency plans and mitigation solutions.
• Works with minimal management supervision to maintain progress and accomplish project goals.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues to appropriate levels in a timely manner.
• Leads or assists in translating business needs into technology requirements.
• Uses project management practices to create project proposals, plans, budgets, schedules, and financial justifications from concept through post-implementation.
• Analyzes business processes and operational capabilities to recommend strategic and tactical solutions.
• Leads and directs cross-functional, cross-OPCO, and third-party provider representatives in developing enterprise programs and tactics.
• Prepares decision analysis and reports for presentation to all levels of management.
• Develops and manages third-party providers to ensure performance to goals and contractual compliance.
• Ensures all program management objectives are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree/equivalent in business, psychology, behavioral science, program/project management, or a quantitative discipline. Related experience may offset degree requirements and related education/degree may offset experience requirements.

Minimum Experience

Seven (7) years related work experience and demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple programs simultaneously, development of program/project scope, business cases, program/project timelines, financial justification and management of program/project deliverables as scheduled. Experience in multiple disciplines.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Strong leadership skills.

Human relations skills.

Written and verbal communication skills.

High degree of adaptability to meet changing needs.

Leadership/facilitation of core and extended teams.

Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and planning skills.

Job Conditions

Some travel required.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred location for this hybrid position is Los Angeles CA, Newark NJ, Chicago IL, or Memphis, TN. However, we will consider candidates based elsewhere within the U. S. (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories). Candidates Must reside within 50 miles of a FedEx campus. will be required to work on-site at a FedEx location several times per week.

Pay Transparency:

Pay:

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

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• Know Your Rights
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• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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