Projects Team Manager

Projects Team Manager

The Projects Team Manager leads the charge in delivering high-impact ATS projects, serving as the go-to subject matter expert to ensure seamless implementation and exceptional execution. In this role, you will drive all pre-award project activities from conducting feasibility studies and evaluating contracts to championing continuous improvement initiatives, supporting pricing strategies, and navigating complex routing and police escort requirements.

You will coach and supervise Project Assistants while developing the broader Project Manager team, building a strong, high-performing group capable of managing intricate projects and seizing unique business opportunities. This position is critical to strengthening our project excellence and advancing innovation across the business.

• Oversee project execution and ensure deadlines and budgets are met.
• Build the right team by recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new team members.
• Manage the team for optimal performance by communicating and clarifying expectations, monitoring performance, coaching and mentoring, and rewarding employees for high performance.
• Assign projects to Project Managers utilizing available resources and skills to best meet company and customer expectations.
• Supervise and provide daily direction to the Project Assistants.
• Review and evaluate customer contracts and ensure all requirements are met by the completion of the project.
• Ensure there are no gaps between the technical/Pricing step and project execution for all projects.
• Oversee feasibility studies and pre-award project activities for successful project execution.
• Persuasively communicate with various government agencies to obtain the required permits, police escorts, and protocol measures needed to meet project objectives.
• Meet with potential new customers/government agencies building relationships and developing a rapport to strengthen relationships.
• Utilize business insight to ensure we are fostering healthy business relationships where Assets and Brokerage can cover their freight costs and our partners have a sustainable business when working with ATS.
• Assist with customer credit and workflow issues to ensure proper billing of services provided.
• Coach and train personnel on best practice strategies of complex project management.
• Ensure Project Managers are effectively leading and facilitating conference calls, meetings, and delegate project tasks to achieve deadlines. Lead the Continuous Improvement efforts for projects. Lead troubleshooting and problem solving sessions to develop group solutions.
• Monitor permit and escort costs, receivables, and contract terms for each stage of the project.
• Evaluate pricing to ensure optimal competitiveness.
• Coordinate extraordinary third-party project services to meet deadlines.
• Assist with accident investigations and conduct root cause analysis.
• Monitor and assist in developing metrics for projects.
• Ensure project safety guidelines and protocols are being followed.
• Coordinate site supervisor resources and approve weekly invoices.
• Function as the back up to the Director of Projects in their absence.
• Attend seminars, trainings, and workshops to stay current on industry trends and changes.
• Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours, and infrequent travel may be required.
• Function consistently, effectively, and reliably in accordance with the Company's values as set forth in our core competencies and behaviors to foster ATS's culture (All Employee Competencies).
• Complete work responsibilities outside of normal business hours as needed and infrequent travel may be required.

• Associate or bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance preferred, and/or equivalent work experience in related fields.
• 5 years of transportation industry experience and 5-7 years of ATS project management experience preferred.
• Excellent computer (Word, Excel, and Outlook, etc.) and internet; LME experience preferred.
• Robust critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to prioritize projects and deadlines.
• Exceptional…