Lead Project Manager; Transportation

Account Manager | US Requirement I Talent Acquisition | Building High-Impact Teams

Location: Minnesota, Minneapolis

Rate: $70/hr on c2c

Client: CHS

Job Mode: Hybrid

Duration: Contract

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technology implementation projects in the Transportation and Supply Chain domain.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans using hybrid methodologies, tracking progress, scope, and budget.
• Coordinate multiple product teams and project streams to ensure delivery alignment across business units.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to manage timelines, risks, and dependencies.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise project briefings and status updates to senior leadership.
• Drive issue resolution and remove obstacles that could impact schedule or quality.
• Track and report on key project metrics including schedule, budget, and resource utilization.
• Support continuous improvement by evaluating delivery methodology and identifying areas for optimization.
• Mentor and coach junior project managers or coordinators.

• Proven record leading at least two (2) large-scale technology implementations within Supply Chain, S&OP, or Transportation systems with a minimum team size of 10+ and budgets exceeding $2M.
• 10+ years of experience in professional services consulting and/or IT program or project management.
• Strong background in managing projects within matrixed organizations and coordinating multiple product teams.
• Experience developing and maintaining project dashboards, financial tracking, and performance metrics.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience managing third-party vendors and hybrid delivery teams (full-time and contract).
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure, ERP systems, and information security.
• Skilled in Microsoft Project, Azure Dev Ops, or SAP Focused Build.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and navigate ambiguity with composure.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Proven experience leading Transportation or Supply Chain technology implementations.

Skilled in executive-level briefings and clear communication of project status and timelines.

Confident working across multiple product teams in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Information Services