Project Manager

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Project Manager to join our Managed Solution team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and leading projects. Successfully managing projects requires excellent organization, documentation, communication skills as well as the ability to help design innovative solutions when faced with complex issues. You will be accountable to gather voice of customer, build project charters, develop the project plans, facilitate their delivery, resolve issues and escalate appropriately.

At C.H. Robinson, we believe that in-person collaboration is key to driving innovation and achieving success. In this role, you will work on-site with your peers five days a week, fostering creativity and producing impactful results through face-to-face interactions. Experience the full benefits of teamwork and immediate collaboration in a vibrant and engaging workplace

Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage multiple projects within a project-based delivery model

• Maintain all project related documentation, including project plans, process flows/VSM’s, resource requirements and business cases

• Communicate project progress and facilitate project-related meetings to meet deliverables; Escalate quickly as necessary

• Manage change management with all stakeholders - internal and external

• Serve as the single point of contact and be accountable for all project related activities & requests

• Deliver projects on time and on budget with quality solutions

• Offer solutions for improving our tools and processes

• Build rapport with project team and customer stakeholders

• Anticipate internal and external challenges

• Successfully transfer knowledge to other relevant internal teams as well as provide support as needed

• Leverage technical expertise and relationships to contribute to strategy and drive business results

• Track and report project financials (budgeted vs actual) for allocated resource hours and billings

• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements

Required Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university

• Minimum 2 years of project management experience, with the proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to work flexible hours (some weekend/late hours may be required)

• Ability to travel up to 20% (domestically)

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred:

• Project Management Professional certification

• Work and/or project experience in Supply Chain, Transportation, and/or Logistics

• Effective and flexible communication skills: strong listener with strong facilitation skills and the ability to tell the story and connect to your audience

• Ability to organize, design, develop and deliver projects for internal and external audiences at all levels

• Ability to collaborate effectively with subject matter experts internally and externally at all levels

• Experience working and thriving in a continuous improvement environment

• Experience and comfort in dealing with ambiguity and able to deliver with minimal oversight

• Experience working directly with customers

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs

• Experience with lean processes and tools

• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Equal Opportunity

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide additional company benefits plan that matter to you most, including life and medical insurance/ Critical illness, accident death and disability Insurance, Paid time off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave, Holiday Allowance and among others, the opportunity to prosper in a Fortune 500 company.