Primary Functions:

Project Managers plan, organize, and lead projects to ensure they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. They allocate resources, develop budgets, track progress, and keep stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle. By guiding projects from inception to completion, Project Managers help shape the organization’s trajectory—reducing costs, improving efficiency, and driving revenue growth.

Position Responsibilities:

Define the main objectives, purpose, scope, timeline, and budget
Outline key deliverables, milestones, and identify the tasks that must be assigned to complete each
Utilize appropriate tools to plan project timelines, tasks, milestones, and deadlines.
Identify internal and external stakeholders, discuss shared expectations, and gain the required authorization necessary to move forward
Lead a team capable of meeting or exceeding client expectations
Motivate the team to work together in the most efficient manner
Execute project operation plans and identify potential problems (risks and issues), taking timely corrective action when necessary, and facilitating all touch points through the project
Ensure tasks are finished within the confines of the assignment
Anticipate potential delays or changes in project scope and communicate any updates to the team based on evolving client needs.
Hold regular project status meetings with project team and superiors, resolving and/or escalating issues in a timely manner
Manage day-to-day customer interaction and facilitate BNSFL scope customer update calls
Manage all aspects of project financials for multiple projects at a time to ensure customer and vendor invoicing is timely and accurate.
Ensure the project does not exceed resource allocations. This may also include reviewing and approving invoices from outside vendors if the project includes such partnerships
Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions
Develop and sustain productive relationships with customers and key stakeholders
Responsible for evaluating project efficiency and effectiveness with the data tracked throughout the process
Conduct a lesson learned meeting; provide financial reports and budget outlines to internal stakeholders

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a related field
3-5 years of project management and/or relevant experience in the logistics industry.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associated in Project Management (CAPM) preferred
Excellent presentation skills, including the ability to communicate project status and risks to executive leadership.

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