Project Implementations Manager - 1st Shift - Travel

Summary

GXO is a provider of supply chain solutions that helps customers manage goods efficiently through technology and services. The Project Implementations Manager will oversee new business startups and projects by managing planning, execution, resources, communications, risks, and budgets while supporting operational efficiency and client requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the
• Must possess a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or passport to comply with federal travel regulations
• Familiarity and ability to comply with TSA security procedures
• Ability to travel domestically via road, rail and air as required for the role and pursuant to Company travel and expense requirements

Skills

• • Ability to travel up to 75% of the
• • Must possess a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or passport to comply with federal travel regulations
• • Familiarity and ability to comply with TSA security procedures
• • Ability to travel domestically via road, rail and air as required for the role and pursuant to Company travel and expense requirements
• • Bachelor's degree in an analytical field or equivalent related work or military experience
• • 1 year of experience in operations, preferably in manufacturing or logistics
• • Lean or Six Sigma experience
• • Project management experience
• • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• This role is open to candidates based remotely anywhere in the US. Preferred candidates located in the Nashville/Memphis Metro area
• • Certification(s) such as PMP, Agile or Six Sigma
• • Experience in 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 75% 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• • Ability to travel up to 75% of the
• • Must possess a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or passport to comply with federal travel regulations
• • Familiarity and ability to comply with TSA security procedures
• • Ability to travel domestically via road, rail and air as required for the role and pursuant to Company travel and expense requirements
• • Bachelor's degree in an analytical field or equivalent related work or military experience
• • 1 year of experience in operations, preferably in manufacturing or logistics
• • Lean or Six Sigma experience
• • Project management experience
• • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Nice to Haves

• This role is open to candidates based remotely anywhere in the US. Preferred candidates located in the Nashville/Memphis Metro area
• • Certification(s) such as PMP, Agile or Six Sigma
• • Experience in 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 75% 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

Benefits

• Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Remote work from anywhere in the US