Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Logistics at full potential. At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of. As the Senior Project Manager, Solutions, you will play a key role in contributing to new business startups, operational efficiency and the financial success of the company through effective planning, execution, resource management and delivery of projects on time and on budget. If you're ready to grow your career, we have an opportunity for you at GXO. Pay, benefits and more. We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Establish realistic goals and implement action plans for achieving set objectives for new business implementations
• Guide and direct project team members to ensure compliance with set standards, procedures and guidelines
• Ensure availability of financial, material and human resources required to complete a project successfully
• Evaluate progress to detect limitations or faults to seek solutions to a more efficient process
• Develop internal/external communication strategies useful in ensuring communication between various departments of the organization and clients
• Use specialized tools and techniques to delegate and ensure even distribution of tasks to project team members
• Participate in educational programs to update job knowledge and expand personal network
• Motivate team members to meet project goals by effectively carrying out their responsibilities
• Offer effective solutions to meet set targets and satisfy client requirements
• Manage every aspect of projects, including planning, communication, risk assessment and resources.
• Create a collaborative, enjoyable work environment that is conducive to effective creative thinking

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 2 years of experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously of varying scope and size and using project management software
• Microsoft Office experience

It'd be great if you also have:

• Certification(s) such as PMP, Agile or Six Sigma
• Experience in a transportation, supply chain, logistics, distribution or manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of professional services economics
• Experience with change management processes
• Availability to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time
• Experience in staff management and development, including solid track record of mentoring Project Managers
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans. GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.