Project Manager III

FedEx • Fort Worth, TX

2d

About The Position

The Project Manager III is responsible for managing and overseeing New Business
Implementation projects—including Greenfield, Brownfield, Facility Moves, and
People Transitions—from planning through delivery. This role coordinates
cross-functional deliverables using the company’s PMO methodology and serves as
the liaison between stakeholders, customers, and internal teams. The Project
Manager ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget,
while supporting strategic organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; BS in Engineering preferred.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in supply chain or project/program management.
• Experience maintaining PMO standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Minimum 6 years of full project management experience, preferably in logistics or facility start-ups.
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead small to medium-sized, mid-complex projects.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and deliver high-quality results on time.
• Forward-thinking, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project.
• Structured and organized; advocates for best practices and continuous improvement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret information.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift.
• Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Achieve project results (schedule, scope, budget) through effective leadership of the project team.
• Lead medium-sized, multi-disciplinary teams in delivering new business start-ups and strategic initiatives.
• Establish and manage resource plans, schedules, budgets, risk analyses, and acceptance criteria.
• Develop and execute risk mitigation and issue resolution plans.
• Drive change control and manage change management processes.
• Lead weekly internal and external project calls; manage overall project communications.
• Serve as the escalation point for risks, issues, and obstacles; ensure timely resolution of action items.
• Coordinate project schedules across IT, Engineering, Operations, Finance, HR, Safety/Security, and Contracts.
• Manage project deliverables and maintain action registers to drive accountability and results.
• Prepare dashboards, status reports, and presentations for varied audiences, including executive summaries.
• Lead strategic or complex projects, ensuring integration of dependencies and cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop strong working relationships across internal teams to ensure effective communication.
• Ensure alignment between project stakeholders, customers, and organizational objectives.
• Participate and lead PMO and company-wide process improvement initiatives.
• Assist in developing business cases, financial analyses, and project costing.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements based on best practices and prior experience.
• Lead breakout sessions to resolve issues and develop delivery options.
• Translate detailed project data into concise executive-level summaries.
• Exercise sound judgment in escalation and decision-making across multiple projects.
• Coach teams on root cause analysis and process improvement strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Competitive wages depending on your location and experience, paid bi-weekly for both full-time and part-time opportunities.
• 401(k) plan with company match after 1 year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Holiday pay and accrued paid time off programs offering both Vacation and PTO
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one
• Basic life insurance
• Basic AD&D coverage
• Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage for full-time employees after 180 days of service
• Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
• Paid bereavement and jury duty

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level