Project Manager

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our Mission is to recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

The Project manager is responsible for the effective management and successful completion of projects. Clearly define the project, orchestrate and apply the work to achieve objectives, lead and empower project teams, and complete projects on time. Reporting structure: District Manger Project Owner Core Competencies This section lists the core business-critical skills, knowledge, and behavior applicable and should not be edited. Technical Project Management: Ability to effectively apply Project management knowledge to deliver the desired outcomes, tailoring and applying Project Management Methodology to fit the scope, scale and types of Projects. Leadership: Ability to guide, coach and motivate a team while demonstrating influence, resilience, flexibility, and interpersonal skills. Using Project Management methodology, inspire people to achieve their goals within time and scope. Strategic & Business Management: Ability to see the high-level overview of the organization and anticipate issues that may arrive during the project process. Define and drive the adequate Project Plan to navigate through challenges, using critical thinking & problem-solving skills. Project Manager Job-Specific Tasks and Duties This section lists job-specific tasks and duties, such as those listed below, completed regularly by the employee. Lead projects to successful completion utilizing project management best practices, standards, tools and techniques Apply the right mix of project management methodology (e.g. traditional, iterative, hybrid) to suit the needs and type of project Foster a positive, trusting, and collaborative team environment that enables project team members to contribute and thrive Create project charters that clearly communicate the important and relevant aspects of the project. Collaborate with the project team to create project norms, plan out tasks and schedules, and create a communication plan Ensure requirements are captured, understood, and prioritized by the right stakeholders Oversee and drive the progress of projects, develop and control deadlines and activities and manage risks Influence and drive timely and sound decisions made by project teams Conduct regular lessons learned sessions with project teams and incorporate learnings into the projects Leverage standard tools to maintain project information, tasks, and status Work with regional program managers and project managers to develop standard tools, templates, and best practices Other tasks/duties as deemed appropriate by your management team.

Use of standard office equipment - computer with keyboard and mouse, phone, fax/copy/scan machine, etc. Write with pencil/pen/marker Functions performed primarily while seated at desk Qualifications Strong