A project manager is responsible for managing and leading projects.
successfully managing projects requires excellent organization, documentation, communication skills as well as the ability to help design innovative solutions when faced with complex issues.
to effectively lead a project, the project manager requires the ability to align with all relevant stakeholders both internally and externally.
the project manager is accountable to gather the voice of the customer, build project charters, develop the project plans, facilitate their delivery, resolve issues and escalate appropriately.
the project manager has a proven track record of delivering projects on time and with the expected quality.
the stakeholder matrix for this program is vast, with dozens of stakeholders and sme's across multiple companies.
it is critical that this individual have outstanding organization and communication skills.
*responsibilities*:
- the duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:
- manage multiple projects within a project-based delivery model
- maintain all project related documentation, including project plans, process flows/vsm's, resource requirements and business cases
- communicate project progress and facilitate project-related meetings to meet deliverables; escalate quickly as necessary
- manage change management with all stakeholders - internal and external
- serve as the single point of contact and be accountable for all project related activities & requests
- deliver projects on time and on budget with quality solutions
- offer solutions for improving our tools and processes
- build rapport with project team and customer stakeholders
- anticipates internal and external challenges
- successfully transfer knowledge to other relevant internal teams as well as provide support as needed
- leverage technical expertise and relationships to contribute to strategy and drive business results
- track and report project financials (budgeted vs actual) for allocated resource hours and billings
*required qualifications*:
- bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
- minimum of 2 years of project management experience, with the proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- ability to work flexible hours (some weekend/late hours may be required)
- ability to travel up to 20% (domestically and internationally)
- english fluent level
*preferred qualifications*:
- project management professional certification
- work and/or project experience in supply chain, transportation, and/or logistics
- strong communication skills: strong listener with strong facilitation skills and the ability to tell the story and connect to your audience
- ability to organize, design, develop and deliver projects for internal and external audiences at all levels- experience working and thriving in a continuous improvement environment
- experience and comfort in dealing with ambiguity and able to deliver with mínimal oversight
- experience working directly with customers
- proficient in microsoft office suite of programs
- experience with lean processes and tools
- values a diverse and inclusive work environment
*benefits*
we offer a competitive benefits plan above the mexican labor law.
this includes life and medical insurance, a wealth accumulation plan (plan de pensiones), an employee stock purchase plan, and among others, the opportunity to prosper in a fortune 500 company.
*why do you belong at c.h.
robinson?
*:
standing out among the world's largest logistics platforms, c.h.
robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex.
for 100+ years, our global suite of services has innovated trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world's economy.
with 19 million shipments annually for 105,000 customers, our people and technology literally move the world.
as a fortune 200 company, fortune has also named c.h.
robinson one of the world's most admired companies 2021.
headquartered in eden prairie, minnesota, we are proud to be recognized as one of linkedin's top companies in minneapolis-st. Paul 2021.
and we're not stopping therejoin us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world.