C.H Robinson is seeking a Senior Technology Project Manager for our Global Forwarding team who will be responsible for managing and leading large-scale, complex and critical technology projects/epics. The role requires excellent organization, documentation, and communication skills, as well as the ability to use domain knowledge to solve complex issues. The Senior Technology Project Manager is accountable for developing project plans, facilitating the delivery, and resolving and escalating issues appropriately.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:
Lead the process of defining and documenting the scope, goals, and deliverables for complex, cross-functional technology projects, that support business objectives in collaboration with management and stakeholders
Collaborate with cross-functional managers to provide recommendations and options for how to resource multiple complex projects including people (internal and external), hardware, and software requirements
Proactively identify risks and create a plan to mitigate and remove roadblocks
Own and lead change management activities by collaborating with stakeholders and team to build the change management plan and define change control process
Proactively identify and engage stakeholders, build effective relationships, and influence outcomes
Define and manage project budget, metrics, monitor progress, and track project status
Measure project progress and define appropriate contingency plan as needed
Handle communication across all levels of the organization
Accountable for the delivery of assigned projects to be on time, within budget, and with the defined scope and quality to ensure stakeholder expectations are met
Foster teamwork and trust- motivate team members to successful project completion
Identify process bottlenecks and make changes to improve overall productivity
May be accountable for establishing the budget
Responsible for managing, measuring and reporting on the budget. Proactively escalate any negative budget impacts appropriately
Collaborate and lead other technology PM's to manage projects
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of experience managing complex projects spanning cross-functional teams
3+ years of experience working with global technology teams developing custom solutions
Experience weighing competing priorities, managing tradeoffs and evaluating new ideas and opportunities with stakeholders, driving to consensus while maintaining a clear focus on overarching business priorities
Bachelor's degree or minimum of 4 years of equivalent work experience and high school diploma/GED
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of experience delivering projects using agile and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies
PMP and/or CSM
Executive level written and verbal communication skills with the ability to assess audiences and adjust content, style and approach to meet their needs
Experience leading meetings, keeping focus, balancing multiple viewpoints from stakeholders and resolving conflict as necessary
A learning and growth mindset that is open to giving and receiving feedback and coaching others to do the same
Experience leading teams (directly or indirectly) to connect technology projects with business growth and value
Business and technical knowledge of systems that support logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or inventory management
Ability to understand technical and non-technical details and bridge the knowledge gap between your business and technical teams
Results driven with an understanding of how to evaluate, deliver, and validate business value
Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
Compensation Range
$83,500.00 - $185,400.00
The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.
Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we're building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!
Equal Opportunity
C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We're committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
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Benefits
Your Health, Wealth and Self
Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:
Three medical plans which include
Prescription drug coverage
Enhanced Fertility benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
Dental and Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid observed holidays
2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees - no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
Paid parental leave
Paid time off to volunteer in your community
Charitable Giving Match Program
401(k) with 6% company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities
Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING (https://www.chrobinson.com/en-us/about-us/careers/life-at-chr/benefits-and-wellbeing/) page
Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?
C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world's largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We've been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world's economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers' businesses.
As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World's Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity and one of America's Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com .
