Senior Project Manager - Warehouse Operations at GXO

Logistics at full potential. 

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

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.

The annual salary range for this role is $81,552 - $101,940. GXO, in good faith, believes this is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This rate may be modified in the future. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees. You can apply for this role by clicking on the Apply now button at the bottom of this posting (or through the Employee Job Hub if you are a current GXO employee). Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Create and execute project plans, manage milestones and risks and ensure deployment resources are capable
• Develop training, tools, templates and dashboards to measure project status
• Handle 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
• Provide leadership for project execution; offer direction and guidance to the project team and communicate project requirements to stakeholders and operations leaders
• 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 an 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 handle milestones, project workflows and resourcing for assigned projects/clients
• Define key skills, training and development paths for the team

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 experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously of varying scope and size
• 2 years of experience using project management software
• Microsoft Office experience

It’d be great if you also have:

• Advanced degree in Project Management, Supply Chain or related field
• PMP certification
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• Experience in a transportation, supply chain, logistics, distribution or manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of professional services economics, and experience with change management processes
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

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. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement