Project Director

The Project Director is responsible for leading and executing on strategic projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and deliver value. This role involves developing comprehensive strategies, implementing programs including training, overseeing resource allocation, and managing risks to ensure timely and successful project completion. The Project Director mentors team members, fostering collaboration and professional growth. Additionally, this position cultivates trusted relationships with influential stakeholders across the organization, having a pivotal role in achieving excellent results. This position is crucial for driving the organization's success in executing strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
• Lead and execute multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.
• Review and interpret data to make informed business decisions.
• Monitor performance metrics to track and report on project progress.
• Oversee resource allocation.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and high performance.
• Develop, implement, and oversee programs including, but not limited to, training that enhance employee skills and support organizational goals.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.
Requirements
Education
• Bachelor's Degree, preferred
Work Experience
• 5 years experience in third-party logistics, preferred
• 5 years experience in a leadership position in Account Management, Customer Operations, Carrier Sales, Customer Sales, or a related field, preferred
Computer Skills
• Advanced experience with transportation management software, shipper platforms, and pricing tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Additional Requirements
• Ability to align business initiatives with customer account strategy to achieve goals
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple customer accounts
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
• Deep understanding of the freight market
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective sales and negotiation skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Proven ability to develop truckload strategy and drive customer account growth
• Proven experience spot quoting and successfully utilizing pricing tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking ability
• Sound decision-making abilities
• Diligent at driving operational efficiencies
• Proven ability to effectively manage and develop leaders and individual contributors
Other Details Compensation:
• Pay Range: $104,000-$130,000 salary (Amount listed is the base range for Chicago, IL and may differ by location)
• This is a salary position paid biweekly.
• Variable compensation is included
Location: This position is a hybrid role with in-office presence required one of the following office locations:
• Chicago, IL
Benefits: ArcBest Wellness Initiatives and Programs | ArcBest
About Us MoLo®, a service of ArcBest®, provides best-in-class truckload brokerage services across North America, connecting shippers and carriers to deliver products when and where they're needed. Backed by ArcBest's reliable asset-based system, we offer the capacity to scale and keep supply chains moving and businesses growing. We're Driven for Better, prioritizing transparency and trusted relationships with our customers, carriers and our people.