Project Manager, Operations - Hybrid

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

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical, operations management or business fields or equivalent related work or military experience
• 1 year of experience in operations, preferably in manufacturing or logistics
• Lean or Six Sigma experience
• Project management experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Lean or Six Sigma Certification and/or PMP
• Available to travel up to 25% of the time
• Experience in a customer-facing role
• Microsoft Project experience
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• The self-motivation to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment

 

About the Project Manager, Operations job

Pay, benefits and more:

• Competitive 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:

• Create and manage cohesive project programs and plans with identifiable critical paths, task dependencies, risk/issue mitigation processes and major milestones
• Work with business process owners to identify and scope areas of opportunity  
• Creatively scope, manage and implement projects to meet business needs
• Use KPI’s and operational reporting to monitor project status and performance and make data-driven decisions
• Addressing roadblocks, bottlenecks and challenges as they arise through problem solving, proactive communication and strategic adjustments
• Provide leadership for project execution for both internal departments and external clients; offer direction and guidance to the project team and communicate project requirements to internal and external stakeholders
• Build strong relationships and collaborations with senior leadership to support company goals
• Develop customer presentations that illustrate solution components and value propositions
• Support other project managers and project team members as needed

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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/Affirmative Action 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. 

 

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