Project Leader (Penske Logistics)
Company: Penske
Location: Dearborn
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Summary: This role will assist the Senior Project
Leader in implementation of events such as, process improvement
initiatives, data analytics, and reviewing key performance
indicators. -Salary range - $ 66,900-$90,300K Major
Responsibilities: Develop & formalize project plans, complete with
milestones, dependencies, tasks, proactive monitoring, and a
recovery plan. Handles many tasks and assignments delegated by
Senior Project Leader directly and ensures that there is regular
communication with the Senior Project Leader to convey progress,
inhibitors or roadblocks to the successful completion of events.
Responsible for the overall execution of a project including the
project planning and the coordination of all project activities to
ensure that tasks assigned are accomplished on schedule. The
project activities will include, but are not limited to
requirements definition, managing effective relationships with the
customer internal and external, IT and third-party vendors and
project closure. Work collaboratively with field operations to
identify inconsistencies and provide resolutions. Serve as the
customer liaison when delivering a solution. Support improvements
within the Operations Department. Create, implement, and manage
change with a focus on satisfying customer needs. Organize
initiative programs, which may include multiple major and minor
projects and multiple cross functional teams in a single project
simultaneously, while coordinating resources across the company and
third-party vendors to effectively deliver a solution. -Identify
inefficiencies and develop solutions to minimize or eliminate
defects. Other projects as assigned by the Director of Operations
and Senior Project Leader. Position Summary: Manage the
implementation of an event such as a process improvement
initiative, network redesign or systems deployment within Penske
Financial and Operational Systems. Responsible for the
formalization of a realistic timeline, complete with milestones,
targets and identification of responsible parties. Handles many
tasks and assignments directly, delegating as needed to other
subject matter experts. Will ensure stakeholder and shareholder
buy-in and facilitate regular communication to convey progress,
inhibitors or roadblocks to the successful completion.
Qualifications: 1 to 2 years of Project Management experience
preferred Project Management certifications preferred Bachelor's
degree required, advanced degrees or certifications preferred
Experience providing senior management and the operations team with
in-depth financial analysis of actual spend to drive insights on
trends, investment areas and opportunities to optimize costs,
driving better decision making - Strong analytical skills,
written/oral communication and organizational skills are required
as this position will have frequent executive communication and
presentation Highly organized and self-motivated individual with a
strong work ethic and ability to thrive as part of a financial
management team Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word,
Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint required Regular,
predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule,
work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment
application, submit to a background investigation (to include past
employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are
required. Physical Requirements: -The physical and mental demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -The
associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in
written form; remember and analyze certain information; and
remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. -While
performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to
stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use
hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.
The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to
25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception
and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics engineers
state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management
solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading
companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe
and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by
increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit
Penske Logistics to learn more. Job Category: Logistics/Supply
Chain Job Function: Project Management Job Family: General
Administration Address: 15041 S Commerce Dr Primary Location:
US-MI-Dearborn Employer: Penske Logistics LLC Req ID: 2414305 Date
posted: 10/23/2024
Keywords: Penske, Dearborn , Project Leader (Penske Logistics), Professions , Dearborn, Michigan
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