Strategic Project Lead

FedEx

Memphis, TN

Full Time

Senior

about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

This role will sit hybrid out of our Memphis, TN office. It will allow some work from home opportunity and some in the office work dependent on company policy. Open to other FedEx Logistics locations. The Strategic Project Lead designs, develops, and implements large multifaceted projects in support of the strategic goals of clearance. They set strategies and tactics which lead to the transformation of brokerage process and operational tools.

Key Responsibilities

Establishes, monitors, and directs project work streams and provides timely executive management briefings on progress and accomplishments.
Creates plans to measure performance, produce scorecards, and ensure the use of end-user feedback loops for enhancements.
Identifies potential risks and develops contingency plans and mitigation solutions.
Works with minimal management supervision to maintain progress and accomplish project goals.
Resolves and/or escalates issues to appropriate levels in a timely manner.
Leads or assists in translating business needs into technology requirements.
Uses project management practices to create project proposals, plans, budgets, schedules, and financial justifications from concept through post-implementation.
Analyzes business processes and operational capabilities to recommend strategic and tactical solutions.
Leads and directs cross-functional, cross-OPCO, and third-party provider representatives in developing enterprise programs and tactics.
Prepares decision analysis and reports for presentation to all levels of management.
Ensures all program management objectives are met.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, psychology, behavioral science, program/project management, or a quantitative discipline.
Seven (7) years related work experience and demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple programs simultaneously, development of program/project scope, business cases, program/project timelines, financial justification and management of program/project deliverables as scheduled.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities including strong leadership skills, human relations skills, written and verbal communication skills, high adaptability, leadership/facilitation of core and extended teams, and demonstrated analytical, organizational, and planning skills.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
Minimum Experience: 7 years in related work with program management proficiency.

Working at FedEx

FedEx Logistics provides freight forwarding, as well as import and export services that allow companies to reach markets throughout the world. They help customers of all sizes solve the intricacies of shipping goods globally by providing comprehensive international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation and distribution, customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services, and advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions. FedEx Logistics is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, promoting qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.

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