Project Manager – Operations

RXO, Inc.

Project Manager leading strategic projects in logistics and transportation solutions across North America. Working cross-functionally to implement solutions, troubleshoot problems, and monitor project effectiveness.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeNaperville • Illinois, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $67,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project and program management, with a strong focus on logistics, transportation, and warehousing. Proficient in risk management, stakeholder communication, and utilizing project management software to drive successful project execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management ExperienceLogistics ExperienceCarrier ProcurementLean or Six Sigma ExperiencePMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementTransportation AnalysisLoad PlanningFreight AuditValue Stream MappingAgile MethodologiesMicrosoft ProjectTransportation Management SoftwareMicrosoft Office

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationSelf-MotivationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectTransportation Management SoftwareMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

LogisticsTransportationWarehousingOperationsManufacturing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and manage cohesive project programs and plans with identifiable critical paths, task dependencies, risk/issue mitigation processes and major milestones
Work with business process owners to identify and scope areas of opportunity
Creatively scope, manage and implement projects to meet business needs
Provide leadership for project execution for both internal departments and external clients; offer direction and guidance to the project team and communicate project requirements to internal and external stakeholders
Build strong relationships and collaborations with senior leadership to support company goals
Develop customer presentations that illustrate solution components and value propositions
Support other project managers and project team members as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field or equivalent related work or military experience
Minimum of 5 years experience in logistics, transportation and/or warehousing
1 year of experience in operations, preferably in manufacturing or logistics
Experience with Carrier Procurement, Load Planning & Execution, Freight Audit and Payment or Transportation Analysis
Project and/or Program management experience
Willingness to obtain or maintain the Project Management Professional certification (PMP)
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Experience working with or implementing Transportation Management software
Lean or Six Sigma experience or experience with Value Stream Mapping
Microsoft Project experience/Project Management Software experience
Availability to travel up to 30% of the time
Risk Management Experience
Experience with Agile Methodologies
Excellent communication and leadership skills
The self-motivation to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Life insurance, disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement program