Senior Project Manager, Operations

Continue to Grow with GXO.

At GXO, we know our greatest asset is people like you - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. Your career matters to us because your passion and excitement will help keep our company moving forward.

1st Shift, Monday - Friday, must be flexible on hours. This position is an on site role.

Logistics done differently.

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. As the Senior Project Manager, Operations, you will play a key role in contributing to the operational efficiency and financial success of the company through effective planning, execution, resource management and delivery of projects on time and on budget. If you’re ready to grow your career, we have an opportunity for you at GXO.

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:

• Manage 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
• 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 a collaborative, 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 manage milestones, project workflows and resourcing for assigned projects/clients
• Define key skills, training and development paths for the team
• Document and present the status updates to GXO leadership and client
• Drive projects and action owners towards on-time project completion

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 management experience in the Project Management Office (PMO) function
• Experience working with remote teams (onsite/offshore setup)
• Experience in staff management and development
• Microsoft Office experience (PowerPoint, Excel, Project, etc.)
• Availability to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends

It’d be great if you also have:

• Experience in a transportation, supply chain, logistics, distribution or manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of professional services economics, and experience with change management processes
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Ability to multitask and conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Be part of something big.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans.

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.