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Transportation Project Manager

Hired by Matrix

At-a-Glance:
Are you ready to build your career by joining a multi-national MedTech organization. If so, our client is hiring a Transportation Project Manager.

Position Type:
  • Contract
  • Hybrid
Required
  • 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in transportation project management, heavy haul, or special freight operations
  • Proven experience managing over dimensional and overweight shipments
  • Strong understanding of transportation regulations, permitting, and compliance requirements
  • Experience working with freight forwarders, carriers, and heavy haul providers
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast paced environment
  • Strong project management skills with deep knowledge of heavy haul transportation, special handling requirements, and regulatory compliance across domestic and international freight movements.
  • Preferred Qualifications
    • 4-year bachelor's degree specifically in: supply chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field
    • 5+ years of experience in transportation project management, heavy haul, or special freight operations
    • Experience supporting industrial, infrastructure, energy, or large capital projects
    • Knowledge and familiarity with domestic and international transportation (road, rail, port, and ocean freight)
    • Project management certification (PMP or similar)
    • Experience working in a global organization
    • Proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems
    • Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems
Responsibilities:
  • Transportation Project Manager will oversee the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of over-dimensional freight, heavy loads, and complex transportation projects.
  • Responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of critical equipment through close coordination with internal stakeholders, logistics providers, carriers, and regulatory authorities.
  • Project & Transportation Management
  • Plan, coordinate, and manage end to end transportation projects involving over dimensional, overweight, and high value freight
  • Develop detailed transportation execution plans, including routing, mode selection, scheduling, warehousing/storage, and risk mitigation
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for transportation project execution from origin through final delivery
  • Heavy Haul & Special Handling
  • Coordinate heavy lift, heavy haul, and special handling requirements, including cranes, rigging, escorts, and specialized equipment
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international permits, regulations, and safety requirements
  • Manage routing surveys, feasibility studies, and engineering input as required for complex moves
  • Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination
  • Collaborate with internal teams (proposal and project management teams, manufacturing, and procurement) to align transportation plans with overall project schedules
  • Select, manage, and oversee transportation providers, freight forwarders, carriers, and third party logistics partners
  • Cost, Performance & Risk Management
  • Identify and mitigate transportation risks related to scheduling, safety, compliance, and cost related concerns.
  • Monitor budgets, track transportation costs, and identify cost saving opportunities
  • Resolve delivery issues, delays, or disruptions while maintaining project timelines
  • Compliance & Documentation
  • Ensure all required transportation documentation is accurate and complete (letters of credit, permits, customs, insurance, bills of lading, etc.)
  • Adhere to Siemens Smart Infrastructure policies, quality standards, and EHS requirements
Get in Touch:
We want to hear from you! If you think you'd be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Sparsh at View phone number on click.appcast.io to learn more.

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