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Program Manager-Logistics-Onsite

Reposted 21 Days Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
49K-173K Annually
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
49K-173K Annually
Senior level
Lead complex, strategic logistics and retail technology programs using established project management methodologies. Develop plans, schedules, budgets, risk/mitigation, and pre/post implementation activities. Validate requirements, assess impacts, recommend solutions, drive operational efficiency, mentor project managers, and interact with business leadership and vendors.
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5320: Role: Program Manager – Logistics

Requirements:
1. Recent retail experience is a must.
2. Prefer candidates with deep experience in Logistics, Manufacturing, Final mile and related technologies
3. Strong Planning skills and not just technical experience in these areas

Location: North Point, Rocklin, San Jose, Memphis ONLY.

Detailed JD:
Uses established project management methodologies/tools to develop and execute Technology project plans.

Specific Responsibilities
Performs all of the senior project manager duties plus:
• Using established project management methodology/tools, develops project plans for highly complex projects of strategic importance which include work plans, schedules, budgets, needed skills and resources, project scope and deliverable/responsibility matrices
• Performs variance analysis (including schedule, costs vs. budgets, resources and changes to scope). Makes trade-offs with sponsor, as necessary
• Performs project risk assessment quantification, response planning and control
• Communicates risks to clients and/or IT management, project sponsors & vendors
• Develops and executes mitigation strategies
• Validates client and functional requirements for sponsor
• Determines the impact on current/existing technologies and communicates impact to clients, sponsor, IT management and vendor
• Makes recommendations on existing application products that could address client requirements
• Evaluates alternative operational efficiencies /business process change
• Makes presentations to IT management, sponsors, and/or vendors
• Accountable for pre and post implementation plans
• Provides work direction to project managers
• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
• Exercises strong judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Orchestrates and recommends Program strategy
• Able to discern and clearly articulate how program decisions impact the big picture and vice versa
• Frequently interacts with customers, and/or functional peer group IC'S/managers, normally involving matters between functional areas or internal customers
• May interact with business leadership at all levels
• Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise
• Coaches, mentors, and trains as appropriate
• Contributes to performance appraisals for team members
• Assists in conducting team building/development activities
• Receives limited instruction in determining methods and procedures on new assignments, and coordinates activities of other associates in group
 

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 49,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 173,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post

Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603

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