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RXO

Operations Project Manager

Naperville, IL · On-site

$67K - $80K/yr

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

RXO

Operations Project Manager

Naperville, IL · On-site

$67K - $80K/yr

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

Cooley

Firm Operations Project Manager

Chicago, IL

Firm Operations Project Manager Cooley LLP is seeking a Project Manager to join the Firm Operations team. About Cooley: Cooley is a global law firm with an expansive practice and more than 3,000 ...

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Operations Project Manager

Naperville, IL • On-site

RXO
Transportation and Warehousing • 5 - 10K employees
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$67K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

RXO rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 76 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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.
Compensation for this role is $67,000 to $80,000 annually. The role may also be eligible for bonus or commission pay. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.
As the Operations Project Manager, 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

At a minimum, you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree in an analytical field or equivalent related work or military experience or a minimum of 5 years 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

Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer.
Why Join Us:
Our Benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid time off includes: up to 8 holidays, up to 2 floating Diversity Days, Hourly: Earn up to 13 days PTO/ Salary: Earn up to 15 days PTO, up to 40 hours bereavement leave, up to 16 hours volunteer time, jury duty, at least 2 weeks family bonding leave, up to 40 hours prenatal care leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
  • Insurance: health, prescription, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short and long-term disability, accidental death and personal loss, business travel, legal services, ID theft, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance
  • Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Spending Account
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Our Culture
Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.
We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.
The Next Step
Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community to learn about future opportunities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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 not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job classification. Review RXO's candidate privacy statement here and RXO's Privacy Notice to California Job Applicants here.

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