Program Analyst, Impact Programs

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Flexport is reinventing global trade.

About Flexport:

We believe trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global trade easy for everyone. Flexport is building the platform for global logistics, empowering buyers, sellers and their logistics partners with the technology and services to grow and innovate. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $10B of merchandise across 112 countries every year. With offices on three continents, our team is as global as our client base. Wherever you are, whichever role you play, you’re guaranteed to share your day with passionate and resourceful team members who are in it together.

About the Team: Build the programs to help Flexport grow

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a highly capable program analyst to join the Chief Impact Officer’s Office and support the management of high profile change initiatives from design through completion. Flexport’s Impact team is composed of Brand, Creative, Marketing, Communications, People, Enablement, and .Org teams. The role of the Impact team is to make exponentially positive impacts on our business across brand, culture & community. 

Working closely with the CIO’s Chief of Staff, our Program Analyst will support key programs in the CIO’s Office. This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting projects and is interested in becoming a Program Manager and leading complex initiatives in the future. They will support important global initiatives in the CIO’s Office related to strategic planning, operating routines and rhythms, building tools, templates and processes as well providing support on major company efforts across Impacts’ different teams. Additionally, this role will manage Flexport’s Global Volunteer Program - owning it’s development and execution from end to end. 

This role is ideal for a highly organized individual with excellent communication skills, experience tracking projects, a desire to grow as a project leader and the tenacity to drive work forward with little direction. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the corporate strategy and help shape and define the roadmap for the coming years. 

You should have:

  • 2-3+ years of demonstrated experience supporting or leading programs and processes
  • A passion for project management and organization
  • The ability to think critically and strategically
  • An interest to take a consultative and data-driven analytical approach to solving complex problems
  • Strong time management skills with a sense of urgency - proven ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects
  • A knack for collaboration and relationship building
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong executive presence
  • Strong spreadsheet, slide and narrative building skills
  • Certifications in program management and change management tools and methodologies is a plus
  • A deep knowledge of Flexport’s core business is a plus
  • Self starter attitude - willing to chase work down and love the responsibility of being empowered
  • Comfortable operating in an ambiguous environment 

Worried about not having any logistics experience?

Don’t be! Our mission is to make global trade easy for everyone.  That’s why we  bring in people from diverse backgrounds and experiences together with industry veterans to help move the logistics industry forward.

We know this industry is complex. That’s why we invest in education starting day one with Flexport Academy, a one week intensive onboarding program designed specifically to set every new Flexport employee up for success.

At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global trade easy for everyone relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. That is why Flexport is committed to creating and nurturing an environment where anyone can be their authentic self. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Technology we use

  • Engineering
  • Product
  • Sales & Marketing
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    • MailChimpEmail

Location

We're located near tons of restaurants and only a 10-minute walk from 3 parks!

An Insider's view of Flexport

What’s the vibe like in the office?

The people in this office are the cream of the crop. They’re down to earth and razor-sharp. You could go up to anyone in the office, ask them a question, and they will stop whatever they were doing and help you out every time.

Victoria

SMB, Account Executive

What's the biggest problem your team is solving?

We are solving the extreme complexity and opacity of trucking coordination and execution in international supply chains. We bring visibility and control to our customers while also reducing operational overhead.

Uri

Director, Engineering

What makes someone successful on your team?

Ownership. Our company is growing quickly and the surface area of our product is growing quickly as well. The strongest contributors identify important projects and see them through completely. They are proactive from the initial research and design phases to the post-launch productive monitoring. As Flexport grows, they emerge as natural leaders.

Max

Senior Staff Engineer

How does your team reward individual success?

Every team member's accomplishments are integral to their peers' success which, in turn, stimulates each of us to celebrate each others wins and nominate one another for projects and roles that facilitate unparalleled career development.

Ellen

Solutions Consultant

What are Flexport Perks + Benefits

Flexport Benefits Overview

Flexport is an employee forward company. We know that life comes first and want you to take the time you need with our flexible paid time off program. We offer 100% covered health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K, performance bonuses, stock with a 10-year tax option, commuter benefits, a generous maternity (18 weeks with a phase back program that offers reduced hours and flexible schedule during their first month back) and paternity leave (8 weeks), free lunch and snacks, dog-friendly offices, pay equity, career advancement, and more.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Diversity
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Company equity
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Vacation + Time Off
Unlimited vacation policy
Flexport's flexible PTO policy allows employees to take as many days off as they need, providing they get manager approval.
Paid volunteer time
Flexport encourages employees to give back with paid volunteer time off up to 10 hours per year.
Paid holidays
Flexport gives all full-time employees paid time off to observe all major holidays.
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Flexport offers pre-tax commuter benefits for all full-time employees.
Company-sponsored outings
Company-sponsored happy hours
Pet friendly
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program

Additional Perks + Benefits

We're proud that we collectively speak over 40 languages and live on 3 continents. We strive to create a workplace where candidates, employees, and all community members within Flexport’s ecosystem of connected organizations are encouraged to share their stories, celebrate their cultures, and learn from one another. Joining Flexport means joining a truly global community.

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