Posted:
11/20/2024, 9:27:16 AM
Location(s):
Chicago, Illinois, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
C.H. Robinson is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead large, high-impact projects from start to finish. In this role, you’ll oversee every detail, from planning to successful delivery, ensuring clear organization, thorough documentation, and strong communication with all involved. You’ll also play a key part in shaping creative solutions to complex challenges, working closely with both internal teams and external partners.
Your work will involve gathering customer insights, creating clear project plans, and resolving issues as they arise, all while keeping projects on track to meet expectations. With many stakeholders involved across various companies, strong organizational and change management skills are essential for success. If you’re known for delivering quality results on time, we’d love to see what you can bring to our team—apply today!
At C.H. Robinson, we firmly believe in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel innovation and drive success. In this role, you will engage with peers on-site at our customer location in Moline, IL, two days a week, igniting creativity and driving impactful results. With the flexibility to work remotely three days a week, this role strikes the perfect balance between teamwork and autonomy.
The deadline for internal applications is Friday, November 29th at 5pm (Central US Time).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:
Oversee multiple large-scale, complex projects within a project-based delivery model
Maintain project documentation, including plans, process flows, resource needs, and business cases
Communicate progress and facilitate meetings to ensure deliverables are met, escalating issues as necessary
Lead change management with internal and external stakeholders, confidently challenging when appropriate
Act as the main point of contact for all project activities and requests
Deliver projects on time, within budget, and with high-quality solutions
Develop improvements for tools and processes
Build rapport with project teams and customer stakeholders while anticipating challenges
Transfer knowledge to internal teams and provide necessary support
Mentor and indirectly lead project team members
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
A minimum of 4 years of project management experience, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Capacity to work flexible hours, as some weekend or late hours may be required
Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically
Preferred:
A minimum of 3 years of international supply chain experience
Project Management Professional certification
Experience in supply chain, transportation, and/or logistics
Strong communication skills, including active listening and exceptional facilitation
Ability to organize, design, develop, and deliver projects for diverse audiences
Effective collaboration with subject matter experts at all levels
Proven success in a continuous improvement environment
Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and delivering with minimal oversight
Experience working directly with customers
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of lean processes and tools, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion
Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building a diverse and 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 and Affirmative Action Employer
C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran
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:
Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan)
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 and floating holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
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
Dig in to our full list of benefits on OUR CULTURE page.
Website: https://chrobinson.com/
Headquarter Location: Nogales, Arizona, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1905
IPO Status: Public
Industries: Logistics ⋅ Supply Chain Management ⋅ Transportation