Project Manager II, Enterprise PMO - Remote - GXO Logistics Supply Chain, Inc.
Chicago, IL 60601
About the Job
At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.
As a Project Manager II, Enterprise PMO, you will be responsible for leading key projects in several different business divisions within GXO. You will work with small to large cross-functional project teams to implement new business and/or continuous improvement initiatives ensuring the projects are completed on time and on budget. The Project Manager II will complete weekly project status updates for executive review and receive monthly project audits on all projects to meet governance metrics on process compliance.
Pay, benefits and more.
We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.
What you'll do on a typical day:
- Provide leadership for project execution for both internal departments and external clients
- Create and manage cohesive project plans with identifiable critical paths, task dependencies, risk/issue mitigation processes and major milestones
- Facilitate meetings to discuss tasks, budget and resolve conflicts
- Report project status on a weekly basis
- Document and update processes
- Serve as the single point of contact for project communication to internal and external stakeholders
- Build solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Support other project managers and project team members as needed
What you need to succeed at GXO:
At a minimum, you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree (preferably in Supply Chain) or equivalent work experience
- 1+ years of project management experience leading medium to large complex initiatives
- Experience creating and managing timelines and budgets for multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience presenting to C-Suite Executives
- Ability to build strong relationships cross-functionally within the organization
- Strong verbal skills to facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong written skills to convey project status effectively
- Self-motivation to work well with minimal supervision in a team environment to drive results
- Highly organized and detail oriented to keep project team on task to meet project objectives
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- 2-5 years of experience in project management
- Background in Supply Chain, Logistics or Transportation
- CAPM, PMP Certification
- Availability to travel up to 50% of the time
- Experience in a customer-facing role
- Smartsheet experience
GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.