Logisticus Group · 1 day ago
Transport Program Manager
Greenville, SC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expLogisticus Group is a certified Minority Business Enterprise committed to delivering excellence in the Renewable Energy Industry. The Transport Program Manager is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of complex transportation programs, focusing on heavy haul transport and wind turbine component delivery, while providing leadership to a team of Project Managers.
Freight ServiceLogisticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Provide visible, proactive leadership to the Transport Project Management team, setting clear expectations for delivery, safety, and customer satisfaction
Lead, coach, and develop a small team of Transport Project Managers, building capability, maturity, and succession readiness
Act as the first point of escalation for Transport projects, resolving risks, conflicts, and delivery challenges
Educate all internal stakeholders, using SME knowledge of US heavy haul and wind transport regulations, permitting environments, and industry best practices to achieve successful project execution; on-time and on-budget
Support Transport Project Managers in achieving customer satisfaction objectives through disciplined execution and proactive problem-solving
Ensure consistent use of project management methodologies, tools, and reporting
Drive standardization of transport planning, execution playbooks, and lessons-learned processes
Drive a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, while meeting customer and contractual requirements
Support the Director of Transport in strategic planning, resource allocation, risk management, performance management, and leadership forums
Lead selected high-impact or high-risk transport projects directly
Manage route planning, feasibility assessments, surveys, and engineering coordination for superloads and oversized components
Ensure appropriate equipment selection (trailers, dollies, cranes, SPMTs where applicable) and carrier alignment for each move
Monitor execution in the field, supporting issue resolution related to weather, access, escorts, and site readiness
Coordinate permitting strategies across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with state and local regulations
Act as a key interface with customers, OEMs, EPCs, and internal stakeholders
Lead customer-facing discussions related to transport planning, execution strategy, and issue resolution
Ensure transparent communication of risks, constraints, and mitigation plans throughout the project lifecycle
Support customer satisfaction objectives through disciplined execution and proactive problem-solving
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Logistics Management, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Project Management, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in project or program management, preferably within Solar or Wind transport, Supply Chain, Heavy Haul transport, or general industrial operations
Proven experience overseeing complex, multi-state transport programs involving oversized and superload movements
Strong working knowledge of U.S. heavy haul and oversized transport regulations, permitting requirements, and escort protocols
Experience with route surveys, feasibility studies, and engineering coordination for oversized loads
Experience working with OEMs, EPCs, carriers, ports, and third-party service providers
Strong background in project and program management with accountability for schedule, cost, and risk
Experience supporting or owning transport budgets, cost tracking, and variance management
Experience driving standardization, accountability, and continuous improvement across transport programs
Demonstrated experience leading and developing project management or delivery teams
Ability to communicate effectively with field teams, executives, customers, and external partners
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent communication, executive presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions in dynamic, high-risk environments
Financial acumen related to budgeting, cost control, and margin protection
2+ years leading a team within the Heavy Haul transport or Wind Transport industry
Ability to walk, bend, twist, push, pull, climb ladders, lift 50lbs or more
Ability to work remotely
Proficiency taking and uploading photos
Ability to read and understand technical documentation
Work in all types of weather conditions; outside for extended periods of time
Ability to work in typical office environment
Ability to work in typical warehouse environment
25-30% travel with this role
Preferred
PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent preferred
PRINCE2, Agile or similar project management frameworks
Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) preferred
Company
Logisticus Group
Logisticus Group specializes in transportation logistics, civil engineering, project management, and technology.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2024-04-06
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