project44 is revolutionizing the transportation and logistics industry by applying cutting edge technologies to automate the entire lifecycle of freight shipments including quoting, scheduling, and real-time visibility. project44’s network of APIs is capable of optimizing the shipment lifecycle, empowering companies to deliver the best customer experience possible, and providing real-time data while cutting costs along the way.

We are looking for a cross-functional Program Manager to manage strategic customer and supplier programs in a fast-paced work environment! You will be a key component of project44’s growth and its’ ever-expanding customer and supplier network. You will lead critical customer and supplier programs dealing with all levels of their organizations, including C-level. You will report directly to the Head of Strategic Programs.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage customer and supplier programs:
  • Project and program management including weekly cadence meetings and executive summary reports
  • Stay at least one-step ahead of customer/supplier
• Expand supplier network:
  • Identify suppliers, sell our network value proposition, negotiate agreements, and implement.
• Identify and drive efficiencies and process improvements:
  • Invent and implement new, more efficient ways of doing things

Requirements & Preferred Skills

• TRAVEL:
  • Must be able to travel up to 45% on short notice
• EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor’s in Analytics, Business, Economics, Information Technology, Supply Chain, and/or Transportation/Logistics
  • Master’s in Business (MBA), Supply Chain, or Transportation/Logistics preferred
• PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS:
  • ISM CPSM
  • APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD
  • CSCMP SCPro
• LEVEL:
  • 2-3 years of experience
• Experience working with fast-growth technology company, preferred
• Experience with domestic and/or international transportation/logistics, preferred
• Experience as a shipper, preferred
• Experience working with a SaaS product, preferred
• Master PowerPoint/Slide deck creator
• Superior negotiation skills
• Ability to be strategic and roll up your sleeves to accomplish what needs to be done
• Highly organized with a strong sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate and influence across all levels of internal and external organizations
• Mental ability to pivot when necessary
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as necessary
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States