Strategic Project Lead

Federal Express Corporation; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation seeks a Strategic Project Lead to design, develop, and implement large, multifaceted projects aligned with enterprise strategic goals. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, producing performance scorecards, and delivering end-to-end program management from concept through post-implementation.

The position is hybrid, with preferred locations including Los Angeles, Newark, Chicago, or Memphis; candidates must reside within 50 miles of a FedEx campus and

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years related work experience managing multiple programs simultaneously.
• Experience in developing program/project scope, business cases, timelines, and financial deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, monitors, and directs project work streams and provides executive briefings.
• Creates plans to measure performance with scorecards and user feedback loops.
• Identifies risks and develops contingency plans and mitigation solutions.
• Translates business needs into technology requirements and prepares proposals, plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Develops enterprise programs with cross-functional and third-party representatives.
• Prepares decision analysis and reports for management at all levels.

Skills

Leadership skills

Human relations skills

Written and verbal communication

Adaptability

Leadership facilitation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

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: $9,064.85 - $14,957.01 USD Monthly

Additional Details

Pay Transparency:

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

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

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