Project Manager, Technology
Company: XPO Logistics
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Solutions driven success.XPO is a top ten global provider of
transportation services, with a highly integrated network of
people, technology and physical assets. At XPO Logistics, we look
for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively
in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of
experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future
for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity,
join us at XPO. Project Manager, Technology, you'll fulfill IT
application development project responsibilities to ensure the
successful implementation of technology solutions in support of XPO
Logistics objectives. You'll be the liaison between IT departments,
business operations, internal business partners, vendors, and
external clients.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: Coordinate's implementation and delivery of
project deliverables and systems Coordinates future releases'
planning and scopingCoordinate team member assignments, schedules,
status reporting, and adherence to the project's management
methodology in conjunction with resource managerMaintain key
project documents and provide clear verbal/written communication to
IT Managers/Business Stakeholders including: Project Plan/Project
Schedule, work estimate, testing and quality control plan/schedule,
risk management plan, Training plan/schedule, change control
process, Project templates, forms, and Jira/Confluence document
storage locations, Other tools and templates as neededLiaison with
internal cross-functional teams such as: Finance, Product,
Technology, Infrastructure, Legal, Information Security, etc
Organize and facilitate meetings needed to accomplishing project
objectivesProactively identify, manage, and resolve issues and
riskWhat you need to succeed at XPO: At a minimum, you'll need:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
1 year of direct project management experience in a fast-paced
software development environment Experience with Jira It'd be great
if you also have: 3 years of hands-on experience in presenting and
interacting with both IT and business staff, recent enterprise
level experience2 years of cross functional business experience
including one or more of the following: technical project
management, warehousing and/or transportation management, IT
solutions development, customer relationshipsAgile project
management training is preferred Working knowledge of Windows
applications and Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel,
Outlook and PowerPoint and any project/scheduling management tools
such as MS ProjectExperience using Jira to manage project
deliveryBe part of something big. #PIQXPO is a leading provider of
world-class 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 XPO 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.XPO
adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding
COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply
with XPO 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 XPO's candidate privacy statement
here.
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