Program Manager - Logistics Startups
About The Position
We are hiring a Program Manager - Logistics Startups supporting startup operations for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team. When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company. Summary The Manager Program is the primary point of contact on multiple projects, performs a variety of highly skilled duties such as: assembling, coordinating, and managing multidisciplinary technical review teams made up of professional staff from various departments and functions. Interfaces with the customer and Ryder's technical staff to ensure effective definition of and delivery of projects. Provides regular and proactive communications to customers and Ryder Management. Essential Functions Supports business start-ups for medium to large sized programs Manages assigned projects using program management methodologies and techniques in accordance with established standards Interacts with customers and internal functional support teams to ensure results are achieved Develops implementation strategy to meet customer expectations Develops and manages plans to include scope, time, cost, quality, resources, communications and risks Coordinates the identification of certification to begin live operations criteria Monitors post implementation customer expectations and standards Interacts with multiple levels including Sr. Management within Ryder and client organizations Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of identifiable factors Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Project management skills
- Rapidly learns and applies new information/concepts in Project Management
- Builds and manages effective teams
- Effective leadership skills
- Managing Diversity & Inclusion
- Innovation Management
- Deals with ambiguity
- Decision quality
- Managerial courage, motivating others
- Ability to build strong customer relationships
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
- Highly thorough and dependable
- Approach ability, perseverance, sense of humor, integrity & trust, business acumen
- Develops and delivers effective presentations
- Demonstrates problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
- Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices
- Bachelor's degree required Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or minimum of 8 years relevant work experience
- Five (5) years or more related experience in Project Management required
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
- Travel: 80- 90%
Nice To Haves
- Startup warehouse operations leadership, knowledge, and experience in large DC's is preferred to support startup operations
Responsibilities
- Supports business start-ups for medium to large sized programs
- Manages assigned projects using program management methodologies and techniques in accordance with established standards
- Interacts with customers and internal functional support teams to ensure results are achieved
- Develops implementation strategy to meet customer expectations
- Develops and manages plans to include scope, time, cost, quality, resources, communications and risks
- Coordinates the identification of certification to begin live operations criteria
- Monitors post implementation customer expectations and standards
- Interacts with multiple levels including Sr. Management within Ryder and client organizations
- Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals
- Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
- 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
- Discounted employee stock purchase options
- Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
- All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
- Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
