BNSF Logistics · 2 hours ago
Project Manager/Logistics - Project Cargo (Rogers Arkansas)
Rogers, AR (ARROGER), US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expBNSF Logistics, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a premier logistics and warehousing provider that addresses complex cargo challenges in the U.S. shipping industry. The Project Manager will plan, organize, and lead projects to ensure timely delivery within scope and budget, while managing resources and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Development of the Project Plan
Define the main objectives, purpose, scope, timeline, and budget
Create an integrated project plan focused on attaining the outlined goals
Outline key deliverables, milestones, and identify the tasks that must be assigned to complete each
Utilize appropriate tools to plan project timelines, tasks, milestones, and deadlines
Project Execution
Identify internal and external stakeholders, discuss shared expectations, and gain the required authorization necessary to move forward
Lead a team capable of meeting or exceeding client expectations
Keep open and honest communication, form working relationships, and provide guidance as needed
Motivate the team to work together in the most efficient manner
Execute project operation plans and identify potential problems (risks and issues), taking timely corrective action when necessary, and facilitating all touch points through the project
Monitoring and Controlling
Ensure tasks are finished within the confines of the assignment
Anticipate potential delays or changes in project scope and communicate any updates to the team based on evolving client needs
Hold regular project status meetings with project team and superiors, resolving and/or escalating issues in a timely manner
Update key stakeholders on project progress through daily or weekly emails, calls, meetings, reports, and/or dashboards
Manage day-to-day customer interaction and facilitate BNSFL scope customer update calls
Manage the Budget
Manage all aspects of project financials for multiple projects at a time to ensure customer and vendor invoicing is timely and accurate
Ensure the project does not exceed resource allocations. This may also include reviewing and approving invoices from outside vendors if the project includes such partnerships
Ensure Stakeholder Satisfaction
Keep open lines of communication for updates and feedback
Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions
Develop and sustain productive relationships with customers and key stakeholders
Evaluate Project Performance
Responsible for evaluating project efficiency and effectiveness with the data tracked throughout the process
Identify shortcomings and plan for ways to fix similar issues in the future
Highlight what went right, including building camaraderie and rewarding team members who excelled during the project
Conduct a lesson learned meeting; provide financial reports and budget outlines to internal stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field
3-5 years of project management and/or relevant experience in the logistics industry
Capability to build and manage interpersonal relationships
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational data and translate insights into action
Excellent presentation skills, including the ability to communicate project status and risks to executive leadership
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associated in Project Management (CAPM) preferred
Company
BNSF Logistics
BNSF Logistics, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is the premier logistics and warehouse provider solving the most complex cargo challenges the US Shipping community faces and will face in the 21st century.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Cami Misch
Interim President and CEO
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