Senior Project Manager

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C.H. Robinson is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Robinson Managed Solutions (RMS) team. In this role you will be responsible for managing and leading large-scale, complex and critical projects. Successfully managing projects requires excellent organization, documentation, communication skills as well as the ability to help design innovative solutions when faced with complex issues. To effectively lead a project, you will need to align with all relevant stakeholders both internally and externally.

You are accountable to gather voice of Customer, build project charters, develop the project plans, facilitate their delivery, resolve issues and upscale appropriately. If you have outstanding organization, communication and change management skills, this role may be a good fit.

This is a hybrid position with 4 days per week in our Chicago Central location.

• Manage and oversee multiple/large-scale, complex projects within a project-based delivery model
• Maintain all project related documentation, including project plans, process flows/VSM’s, resource requirements and business cases
• Communicate project progress and facilitate project-related meetings to meet deliverables;
  Escalate quickly as necessary
• Lead change management with all stakeholders – internal and external;
  Lead without authority and be confident and assertive with a willingness to challenge appropriately
• Serve as the single point of contact and be accountable for all project related activities & requests
• Deliver projects on time and on budget with quality solutions
• Develop solutions for improving our tools and processes
• Build rapport with project team and customer stakeholders
• Anticipate internal and external challenges
• Successfully transfer knowledge to other relevant teams as well as provide support as needed
• Leverage technical expertise and relationships to contribute to strategy and drive business results
• Track and report project financials (budgeted vs actual) for allocated resource hours and billings

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 4 years of project management experience, with the proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work flexible hours (some weekend/late hours may be required)
• Ability to travel up to 25% (domestically and internationally)

• Project Management Professional certification
• Work and/or project experience in Supply Chain, Transportation, and/or Logistics
• Strong communication skills: strong listener with exceptional facilitation skills and the ability to tell the story and connect to your audience
• Ability to organize, design, develop and deliver projects for internal and external audiences at all levels
• Ability to collaborate effectively with subject matter experts internally and externally at all levels
• Experience working and thriving in a continuous improvement environment
• Experience and comfort in dealing with ambiguity and able to deliver with minimal oversight
• Experience working directly with customers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
• Experience with lean processes and tools
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

$92,700.00 - $

The base pay range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by 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.

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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