Senior Project Manager, Technology, Dallas, TX at GXO

Logistics at full potential. 

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.

Logistics at full potential.

This role will support the recently announced GXO part of the organization, which represents the intended spinoff of our global contract logistics business.  GXO stands for ‘Game Changing Opportunities’ and we are on a journey toward a new era, together. We’re a bold, future-focused company, driven by technology. If you’re excited about reaching your full potential, we have an opportunity for you.

As the Senior Project Manager, Technology, you’ll troubleshoot problems, implement solutions, and monitor the effectiveness of the systems that keep GXO Logistics running smoothly.

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 the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead, execute, and deliver GXO’s most important Oracle ERP finance-driven projects
• Follow standard project methodology and a defined SDLC process to lead the project team in creating industry-changing applications for the 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) industry
• Handle all aspects of an SDLC process including project timelines, scope, budgets, resources, and delivery
• Coordinate with all business and IT stakeholders to deliver projects
• Work directly with the PMO to continually improve the project methodology, SDLC process, deliverable templates, etc.
• Act as mentor and coach to other project managers on the team

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 2 years of experience leading, energizing, and delivering Tier 1 ERP projects with multiple integrated work streams for the entire SDLC process
• Proven experience managing ERP projects using waterfall and agile methodologies

It’d be great if you also have:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering
• PMP certified
• 10 years of experience leading, driving, and delivering Tier 1 ERP projects with multiple integrated work streams for the entire SDLC process
• Experience leading implementations of Oracle EBS
• Worked in the IT/Finance area of a logistics and or supply chain organization
• Experience in a fast-paced, startup environment
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and drive a team of business and IT professionals
• Impeccable verbal and written communications skills to work effectively with senior stakeholders
• Solid attention to detail and follow-up skills with ability to identify and resolve problems

We engineer smarter, faster, leaner supply chains.

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.

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