Global Forwarding Technology Project Manager

Job ID: R46193

Global Forwarding Technology Project Manager
Primary Location: United States Remote

Secondary Location(s) : United States Remote; United States Remote

C.H Robinson is seeking a Senior Technology Project Manager for our Global Forwarding team who will be responsible for managing and leading large-scale, complex and critical technology projects/epics. The role requires excellent organization, documentation, and communication skills, as well as the ability to use domain knowledge to solve complex issues. The Senior Technology Project Manager is accountable for developing project plans, facilitating the delivery, and resolving and escalating issues appropriately.

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

• Lead the process of defining and documenting the scope, goals, and deliverables for complex, cross-functional technology projects, that support business objectives in collaboration with management and stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional managers to provide recommendations and options for how to resource multiple complex projects including people (internal and external), hardware, and software requirements
• Proactively identify risks and create a plan to mitigate and remove roadblocks
• Own and lead change management activities by collaborating with stakeholders and team to build the change management plan and define change control process
• Proactively identify and engage stakeholders, build effective relationships, and influence outcomes
• Define and manage project budget, metrics, monitor progress, and track project status
• Measure project progress and define appropriate contingency plan as needed
• Handle communication across all levels of the organization
• Accountable for the delivery of assigned projects to be on time, within budget, and with the defined scope and quality to ensure stakeholder expectations are met
• Foster teamwork and trust- motivate team members to successful project completion
• Identify process bottlenecks and make changes to improve overall productivity
• May be accountable for establishing the budget
• Responsible for managing, measuring and reporting on the budget. Proactively escalate any negative budget impacts appropriately
• Collaborate and lead other technology PM's to manage projects

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience managing complex projects spanning cross-functional teams
• 3+ years of experience working with global technology teams developing custom solutions
• Experience weighing competing priorities, managing tradeoffs and evaluating new ideas and opportunities with stakeholders, driving to consensus while maintaining a clear focus on overarching business priorities
• Bachelor's degree or minimum of 4 years of equivalent work experience and high school diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience delivering projects using agile and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies
• PMP and/or CSM
• Executive level written and verbal communication skills with the ability to assess audiences and adjust content, style and approach to meet their needs
• Experience leading meetings, keeping focus, balancing multiple viewpoints from stakeholders and resolving conflict as necessary
• A learning and growth mindset that is open to giving and receiving feedback and coaching others to do the same
• Experience leading teams (directly or indirectly) to connect technology projects with business growth and value
• Business and technical knowledge of systems that support logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or inventory management
• Ability to understand technical and non-technical details and bridge the knowledge gap between your business and technical teams
• Results driven with an understanding of how to evaluate, deliver, and validate business value
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Compensation Range
$83, $185,400.00

The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we're building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit

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.

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Benefits
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 the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

• Three medical plans which include

• Prescription drug coverage

• Enhanced Fertility benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid observed holidays
• 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees - no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community
• Charitable Giving Match Program
• 401(k) with 6% company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page