Project Manager IV

Project ManagerThis position will be domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR. You will be required to work at a FedEx Freight Location several times per week.POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for assisting teams to deliver project(s) that span across one or more business units. Coordinate resources, schedules, and financials with FedEx Freight's Operations Support and Engineering (OSE) organization. Maintain awareness of issues, risks, and project changes to ensure successful and on-time project delivery.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Lead project(s) of high complexity, highly sensitive and/or with complex technical elements to ensure overall effort is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectivesPrepare estimates and detailed project plans for all phases of the project procure adequate resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframe. Ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scopeManage a comprehensive and efficient process to establish priorities and milestones for project(s) that understand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needsManage all aspects of project engagement from the day-to-day project activities, resources and conducting project meetings to engagement with external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, changes, risks, and issuesParticipate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools, and partnerships to expandWork creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.Analyze organizational, functional, team and/or project needs to provide recommendations including return on investment and cost-benefit analysis leading to successful strategies and execution plansReport on project results, metrics, test, and deployment management activities including milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issuesBuild and maintain solid relationships with management and business process owners throughout FedEx Freight and the FedEx organizationComply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/proceduresPerform other duties as requiredQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Communication/Journalism or related quantitative discipline or equivalent experience, plus seven (7) years direct experience in project management, or process improvement professionCertification such as SAFe Program Consultant (PC), Scaled Agilist (SA), Prosci Change Management, Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma, or QDM Expert highly preferredStrong Leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across and down the FXF organizationAdvanced Experience with business analysis techniques in a wide range of projects and complexitiesExcellent critical thinking, analytical, problem solving, leadership, project management, and training skillsSuperb time management, organizational and interpersonal skillsExperience and ability to use Microsoft Office Software, including but not limited to; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookSuperb presentation, verbal and written communication skills with all levels of leadership and employeesAbility to work independently and as a team-oriented collaborative environmentWORKING CONDITIONS:Must be able to travelEST FedEx Freight, Inc FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at View email address on click.appcast.io.