Project Manager

Position Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing projects across various departments including, but not limited to, Logistics, Operations, IT, HR, Customer Experience, Compliance and Business Development.  This role will manage project lifestyles from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with company goals and stakeholder expectations.  The ideal candidate brings a collaborative mindset, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional projects across the organization, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and documentation to manage progress and accountability.
• Collaborate with department leaders in Logistics, Operations, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Experience, and others to define project requirements and success criteria.
• Coordinate project resources and facilitate team communications to ensure alignment and progress. 
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans for project roadblocks or delays.
• Prepare and deliver project updates, reports, and presentations to key stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Support strategic initiatives such as process improvements, system implementations, policy rollouts, or organizational changes. 
• Assist with change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new processes or technologies. 
• Continuously improve project management tools, templates, and processes across the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 2-4 years of project management experience supporting cross-functional business initiatives, preferably in a warehousing or 3PL environment.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, tools, and processes. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline driven environment. 
• Strong analytical, problem experience in project management, business implementation, or a related role.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira) and other business tools.
• Project Management Certification (CAPM, PMP, or equivalent) is preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods. 
• Regular use of computer, phone, and office equipment.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to travel for meetings, project site visits, or client interactions as needed.

Work Environment:

• Regular work at client sites or other locations for project implementation purposes.
• Fast-paced, collaborative business setting. 
• Requires the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with shifting priorities.

Travel Requirements:

• Regular travel will be required for project oversight, meetings, and site visits (up to 50 % of the time).

Equipment Used:

• Standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and scanners.
• Project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira, Slack).
• Business systems and tools used across departments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position currently includes supervisory responsibilities for a small team and may expand as organizational needs grow.  

Benefits Offered:

Hayes Company/Knight-Swift Warehousing and Fulfillment is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, gender identity, gender expression, age, color, religion, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.