Director, Operations Project Management

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.

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As the Director, Operations Project Management, you will be responsible for the overall customer satisfaction, growth and profit levels for assigned clients. You’ll oversee various operational areas, including profit and loss performance, supply chain strategy development, strategic account management and growth, and new solutions. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive financial results, customer loyalty and employee engagement, ensuring a bright future for yourself and GXO.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Own and lead a multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Build and grow excellent customer relationships through shared goals, exceptional performance, open and direct communications, problem-solving and collaboration
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive results across integrated work streams
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to deliver timely, successful projects
• Conceptualize a future state in relatable terms to site operations teams and executive leaders; develop the change management plan for effective and efficient implementation
• Articulate, execute and align internal and external customers on the project management framework and operating model required to ensure deliverables are met
• Create visibility into risks and issues, and create the conditions for resolution
• Report project execution progress using standard reporting templates

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent work or military experience
• 7 years of experience in a project management role

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

It’d be great if you also have:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field
• Goods-to-Person experience
• 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain operations project management
• Experience leading complex large-scale, multisite and/or multiregional projects

• PMP or related certification
• Data driven with exceptional data analysis skills
• Availability to travel as needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for intended audience

Be part of something big.

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 here.