GXO Logistics, Inc.

Senior Project Operations Manager – 1st Shift

GXO Logistics, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Houston • Texas • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

PMP

About the role

  • Create and execute project plans, manage milestones and risks and ensure deployment resources are capable
  • Develop training, tools, templates and dashboards to measure project status
  • Handle assigned local and/or remote staff, including mentoring and training, resolving issues/problems and ensuring staff matches the requirements of the client’s service levels
  • Provide leadership for project execution; offer direction and guidance to the project team and communicate project requirements to stakeholders and operations leaders
  • Serve as a development and educational resource for team members; provide opportunities for team members so they can continue to grow, develop and earn recognition
  • Set defined expectations for performance and ensure team members achieve or exceed those expectations
  • Create an enjoyable work environment that is conducive to effective creative thinking
  • Act as the primary project management leader for new business pursuits from sales to startup
  • Directly handle milestones, project workflows and resourcing for assigned projects/clients
  • Define key skills, training and development paths for the team

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
  • 2 years of experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously of varying scope and size
  • 2 years of experience using project management software
  • Microsoft Office experience
  • Advanced degree in Project Management, Supply Chain or related field (it’d be great if you also have)
  • PMP certification (it’d be great if you also have)
  • Lean Six Sigma certification (it’d be great if you also have)
  • Experience in a transportation, supply chain, logistics, distribution or manufacturing environment (it’d be great if you also have)
  • Solid understanding of professional services economics, and experience with change management processes (it’d be great if you also have)
  • Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities (it’d be great if you also have)
Benefits
  • full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
  • 401(k)
  • life insurance
  • disability and more
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementproject planningmilestone managementrisk managementtraining developmentdashboard creationperformance measurementchange managementanalytical skillsproblem-solving
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationteam developmentcreative thinkingstaff managementexpectation settingissue resolutioncollaborationadaptability
Certifications
PMPLean Six Sigma