Project Manager, Operations

Accelerate your career at RXO.

RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions.

With cutting-edge technology at the center, we’re revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge.

We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.

Applicants for this role will be considered in the following markets: Naperville, IL and Southfield, MI.

Compensation range for this role is: $62 min to $78 mid.

As the Project Manager, Operations, you will lead key strategic projects across the business, working cross-functionally to implement solutions, troubleshoot problems and monitor the effectiveness of strategic initiatives.

What your day-to-day will look like:


* Create and manage cohesive project programs and plans with identifiable critical paths, task dependencies, risk/issue mitigation processes and major milestones


* Work with business process owners to identify and scope areas of opportunity


* Creatively scope, manage and implement projects to meet business needs


* Provide leadership for project execution for both internal departments and external clients; offer direction and guidance to the project team and communicate project requirements to internal and external stakeholders


* Build strong relationships and collaborations with senior leadership to support company goals


* Develop customer presentations that illustrate solution components and value propositions


* Support other project managers and project team members as needed

What you’ll need to excel:

At a minimum, you’ll need:


* Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field or equivalent related work or military experience in logistics, transportation and/or warehousing


* 1 year of experience in operations, preferably in manufacturing or logistics and/or Experience with Carrier Procurement, Load Planning & Execution, Freight Audit and Payment or Transportation Analysis


* Project and/or Program management experience and the willingness to either obtain or maintain the Project Management Professional certification (PMP)


* Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and experience working with or implementing Transportation Management software


* Lean or Six Sigma experience or experience with Value Stream Mapping

It’d be great if you also have:


* Microsoft Project experience/Project Management Software experience


* Availability to travel up to 30% of the time


* Risk Management Experience


* Experience with Agile Methodologies


* Master’s degree


* Lean or Six Sigma Certification and/or PMP


* Experience in a customer-facing role


* Excellent communication and leadership skills


* The self-motivation to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment

In this role, you’ll be supported by a passionate team motivated by fast-paced innovation and the d...