Project Management Advisor

Role Description

This position is part of the corporate initiatives program management team. The team supports strategic programs of FedEx Corporation by facilitating and executing on programs that are critical to the long term success of the corporation. The position supports the implementation of project renewal across the operating companies and services by facilitating various work streams, creating and implementing departmental program management processes, tools, and techniques. Leads projects to enable realization of benefits for the programs, ensures best practices are used, and provides visibility to senior management on the current status of programs.

The Project Management Advisor is a high-visibility individual contributor serving as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership on the company’s technology and data strategy. This role frames key strategic decisions, evaluates emerging technology trends, and influences executive decision-making. The ideal candidate will translate complex technology and data landscapes into clear, executive-ready recommendations that drive business value and competitive advantage, and thrives in ambiguous, fast-moving environments with direct executive exposure.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Executive Strategic Advisory: Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to SVP-level leadership: framing key decisions, structuring ambiguous problems, and developing executive-ready analyses, presentations, and recommendations for high-priority special projects.
• Strategic Analysis & Planning: Plan, organize, and conduct in-depth analyses of emerging technology trends and their potential impact on the business, industry, and competitive landscape.
• Technology Roadmapping: Partner with executive leadership, product managers, and business unit leaders to create and maintain long-term technology roadmaps that are aligned with corporate strategic objectives.
• Business Case Development: Develop robust business cases and financial models for strategic technology initiatives, including performing ROI analysis, business-at-risk assessments, and articulating the strategic value of proposed investments.
• D&T Project Support (Technology SME): Embed into priority data and technology (D&T) initiatives, serving as a technology subject matter expert. Provide an informed view on key strategic issues such as build vs buy, technology platform selection and vendor evaluation, technology due diligence and competitive positioning.
• Data Strategy Input: Provide strategic input on enterprise data strategy, including data governance, data architecture, data quality, and the use of proprietary and third-party data to generate business insights and monetization opportunities.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Influence: Manage ongoing discussions with partners across internal teams, including international regions, to align on technology priorities; provide expert guidance on the tech implications of business decisions; ensure recommendations are supported by clear fact-based analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in business, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, communications or related field.
• Minimum Experience: Five (5) years professional work experience. At least two (2) years experience in facilitation of large programs or multi-function projects in a practical business setting.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Familiarity with the transportation/logistics industry and expertise in multi-functional project/program leadership experience desired.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communications skills required.
• Preferred Skills & Abilities:
  • Business Acumen: Demonstrated understanding of how technology and data trends impact business models and drive commercial outcomes.
  • Technical Knowledge: Strong foundational knowledge of modern technology stacks, databases, business intelligence (BI) tools, data modeling, and cloud platforms.
  • Analytical Skills: Superior quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure complex problems and deliver data-driven recommendations.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Human Relations: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and influence peers, managers, and directors across the organization.

Requirements

• This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who is passionate about using technology and data to solve complex business challenges.

Benefits

• USA: $7,094.23/mo - $15,607.31/mo
• CO: $7,094.23/mo - $14,957.01/mo
• CA: $7,488.36/mo - $12,533.14/mo
• NJ: $7,488.36/mo - $11,981.37/mo
• OH & VT: $7,488.36/mo - $12,355.79/mo
• MN: $7,488.36/mo - $14,306.70/mo
• IL & NV: $7,488.36/mo - $14,957.01/mo
• MD, NY & WA: $7,488.36/mo - $15,607.31/mo
• MA: $7,882.48/mo - $15,607.31/mo
• RI: $8,670.73/mo - $14,306.70/mo
• CT: $8,670.73/mo - $14,957.01/mo
• DC & HI: $9,064.85/mo - $14,957.01/mo
• NYC: $9,064.85/mo - $15,607.31/mo
• Employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential.
• The Company offers eligible employees health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Company Description

FedEx inspires its more than 530,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040.

• FORTUNE Magazine: No. 18 among “World’s Most Admired Companies” (2023)
• Newsweek Magazine: One of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” (2023)
• Forbes Magazine: One of “Americas Best Large Employers” (2023)
• Newsweek Magazine: One of "America’s Greatest Work Places for Diversity" (2023)
• FORTUNE Magazine: One of the “Blue Ribbon Companies” that appears on 4+ Fortune Annual Award Rankings (2023)
• FreightWaves: #1 Among the “Top 500 For-Hire Carriers” (2023)
• FreightWaves: Freight-Tech 25 Award, honoring innovation and disruption within the freight industry (2023)