Senior Project Manager

About the job Senior Project Manager - Transportation

Senior Project Manager - Transportation

Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Supply Chain
Location: On-site or hybrid (Pittsburgh, PA area or select U.S. plant locations)
Employment Type: Full-time
Recruiting Partner: Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS)
Client: Confidential

About the Opportunity

Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS) is recruiting on behalf of a large, U.S.-based manufacturing organization seeking a Senior Project Manager - Transportation to join its Corporate Transportation Procurement function.

This role is responsible for program management of strategic transportation initiatives and hands-on leadership of high-visibility projects focused on cost optimization, service performance, compliance, and process improvement. The position interfaces with a broad stakeholder base across operations, supply chain, finance, logistics, and external partners.

This opportunity is well-suited for a motivated transportation or supply chain professional who enjoys leading complex initiatives, driving measurable business impact, and operating in a regulated, performance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

• Oversee multiple strategic transportation programs simultaneously, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Develop program plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation strategies
• Track progress and performance, providing clear updates and insights to stakeholders

• Lead transportation projects from initiation through execution and close-out
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks impacting project success

• Partner with leadership to develop and execute transportation strategies
• Analyze logistics and transportation processes to identify efficiency and cost-saving opportunities
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to improve service levels and transparency

• Collaborate with internal teams including logistics planning, supply chain, finance, marketing, and operations
• Maintain productive relationships with carriers and external service providers

• Prepare and present reports on KPIs, performance metrics, and project outcomes
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of program and project activities
• Stay current on transportation and logistics trends and apply continuous improvement methodologies

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain roles
• Proven experience leading complex transportation or logistics projects
• Strong program and project management capabilities
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Ability to work in environments subject to export control regulations (EAR/ITAR)

• PMP certification
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
• Knowledge of SAP, BluJay TMS, or similar platforms
• Exposure to Lean / Six Sigma methodologies
• Strong financial acumen and comfort working with cost models and KPIs

• Role may be based at corporate headquarters or select manufacturing locations
• Occasional travel may be required
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates

• Competitive base salary (market-aligned; dependent on experience and location)
• Bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off

• This search is confidential; client details will be shared later in the interview process
• Visa sponsorship is not available
• Equal Opportunity Employer; applicants are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics