Who We Are:
GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities. Our hybrid work schedule requires team members to be in the office four days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely one day each week.
Position Summary:
The Project Manager III is responsible for providing project management support for large scale, highly complex projects within the warehousing, logistics or transportation management industry to ensure project success. The PM III is expected to possess expertise in project management competencies, implementation/integration methodologies and extensive project management experience preferably within the Third Party Logistics (3PL) industry. This position functions as a key leadership role with highly complex projects in particular startups of recently signed new clients, extensions of existing client business or internal improvement projects. The PM III is expected to deliver successful projects while working within significant constraints of time, resource and budget.
Your role on the team:
- Proactively lead and drive cross functional project management teams to ensure project success according to schedule, budget and quality requirements
- Create and execute comprehensive project plans to include scope, schedule, budget, procurement, resources, quality, risks, change control and communications according to GEODIS PMO policy
- Communicate and document project status directly to internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels
- Manage multiple cross functional resource teams
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Support sales proposal efforts including project scoping and LOE assessments
- Mentor other project managers in best practices and indirect development initiatives
- Other secondary duties as required and assigned
What you need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics & Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, or Business Management or logistics related field, Graduate degree (MBA) preferred
- Minimum 6 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience within the 3PL industry
- 5 years demonstrated experience in managing projects related to 3PL solutions of new client startups
- PMP Certification from the Project Management Institute with demonstrated project application of methodology
- Flexibility to quickly adapt to change
- Travel up to 40% as required by project
- Proficient with MS Office applications with expertise in Project Management software, MS Project, MS Project Server 2013 preferred
- Understanding of warehousing/logistics/transportation industry operations and related systems: WMS / LMS / TMS
- Financial acumen of revenue models, P/L and cost-to-completion projections
- Motivated self-starter, able to work with limited supervision
- Possess high level communication skills both written and verbal applicable to all levels of the organization
- Executive level presentation skills
- Expert in time management/balancing multiple priorities
- Ability to manage divers team dynamics/team building
- Conflict Resolution
- Effective communication and meeting management
- Professionalism
- Superior problem solving, analytical, and organization skills
What you gain from joining our team:
- Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
- Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
- Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
- 401k match
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
- Employee discounts
- Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
- Free financial wellness programs
- Daycare discount program
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
- + more!
Join our Team!
- Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview.
OR
- Text DELIVER to 88300 to apply!
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics and Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Business Management, or a related logistics field
- Graduate degree or MBA
- Minimum 6 years of related experience, or equivalent education and experience within the 3PL industry
- At least 5 years of experience managing projects involving 3PL solution new-client startups
- PMP certification from the Project Management Institute with demonstrated application of project management methodology
- Ability to travel up to 40% as required by the project
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Expertise with project management software; Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Server 2013 preferred
- Understanding of warehousing, logistics, and transportation operations and related WMS, LMS, and TMS systems
- Financial knowledge of revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections
- Strong written, verbal, and executive-level presentation skills
- Expert time management and ability to balance multiple priorities
- Ability to manage diverse team dynamics and build teams
- Conflict resolution, effective communication, and meeting management skills
- Superior problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to change and work with limited supervision
GEODIS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible plan design appears available, with multiple medical plan types including HSA-eligible options that can fit different budgets and needs.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — A broad set of core benefits is described as available, including health, dental, vision, EAP, 401(k), and PTO, aligning with what many expect from a large employer.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Pay progression is sometimes supported through periodic raise cycles and occasional bonus opportunities, which can provide a path to improving total earnings over time.
GEODIS Insights
What We Do
GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in four lines of business: Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express Transport, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 5 in its sector across the world. In 2022, GEODIS generated €13.7 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group.
