• Project Manager-Transportation Supply Chain

    Staples (Framingham, MA)


    Project Manager-Transportation Supply Chain

     

    Framingham,MA

     

    Project Manager: Transportation

     

    Work Model: Hybrid

     

    Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

     

    Our supply chain team is dedicated to meeting our customers’ needs both now and in the future. By pairing innovative technology with dynamic employees, we create smarter, more efficient ways to meet our customers’ needs faster. Our network of distribution, fulfillment, fleet, furniture installation and professional teams work together in fun and safe environments to deliver state-of-the-art products, services, and expertise to our customers.

    What you’ll be doing:

    • Provide leadership to coordinate the multi-functional team (10-25 team members).

    • Manage project activities and team meetings.

    • Coordinate with project team members and outside contractors.

    • Ensure proper cross function buy-in throughout the project.

    • Provide clear communication to Directors and Senior Leadership.

    • Develop accurate, timely, and realistic project plans using Microsoft Project.

    • Track progress versus plan and identify potential scheduling issues early in the process.

    • Proactively develop contingency plans/creative solutions to ensure the project is completed on time.

    • Develop measurement tools to track performance after project implementation to determine overall success of the initiative.

    • Develop presentation to update senior management on project progress.

    • Evaluate tactical project decisions utilizing economic analysis.

    • Work with cross functional teams to determine key metrics that will track the project’s progress as well as its success.

    What you bring to the table:

    • Strong oral and written communication skills.

    • Demonstrated analytical and problem solving.

    • Possess a sense of urgency required to work in a deadline driven environment.

    • Eagerness and ability to learn - absorb new information quickly.

    • Knowledge of PC applications (e.g. Excel, Word, Power Point and Access).

    • Ability to motivate and empower team members.

    • Ability to apply analytical tools throughout projects. Job Ref: 593