Project Manager, PMO

Candidates must complete an application at

• <https://jobs.jobvite.com/cjlogisticsamerica/jobs>
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support for work authorization.

Now Hiring: Project Manager

CJ Logistics America is seeking a

Project Manager

to lead complex, cross-functional projects that drive business growth and operational excellence. In this role, you will focus heavily on onboarding and integrating processes for new enterprise customers, managing the startups of new operations, and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies to optimize workflows. This role bridges the gap between engineering, technology, operations, and the customer to ensure flawless project execution on time and within budget.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Culture

You’ll work with a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Impact

Every day presents new opportunities to grow, lead, and make an impact.

Salary

Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The salary range is between $103,300-$105,000.

Schedule

Ability to work a flexible schedule to support deadlines or cross-functional collaboration; typically your schedule will be 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Location

This position works a hybrid (in person 4 days a week and 1 day remote). You’ll also have the opportunity to travel throughout the country supporting our start-ups and logistics centers!

What You'll Do

You will spend your time in a hybrid environment—balancing office tasks with active, hands-on leadership directly out in our warehouses.

End-to-End Project Management

Lead projects from scoping through execution, document customer business requirements, and complete comprehensive in/out-of-scope assessments.

Project Governance

Coordinate meetings, critically evaluate operational solutions, and maintain project planning tools related to timelines, schedules, milestones, and action items.

Executive Communications

Drive proactive communication of roadblocks, risks, and activities with a weekly executive summary and report outs on key metrics.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with cross-functional corporate resources to ensure projects successfully meet internal and external customer expectations.

Risk & Readiness Assessment

Continually perform risk assessments and lead operational readiness planning to validate protocols, identify gaps, and implement data-driven solutions.

Launch & Startup Metrics

Create and support the tracking of operational metrics and KPIs for startup success measures, supporting local operations to drive results.

Continuous Improvement

Evaluate operational performance and execute basic CI/Lean projects to optimize facility processes, align to the company operation system, and eliminate waste.

Process Enhancement

Partner with operations during critical phases and conduct post-mortems to document lessons learned, continually enhancing project playbooks.

What You Bring to the Table

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, operations, project management, or another relevant degree.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of previous experience in Logistics, Warehousing, Transportation, Project Management, or implementation of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Leadership & Interpersonal Savvy

Demonstrated project management skills, strong leadership ability, and excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

Customer Focus

Strong customer interaction capabilities with a customer-focused mindset.

Flexibility & Travel

Self-directed capability to prioritize tasks, manage risks, and availability to travel up to 50% (with higher frequency during go-live phases).

WMS & Computer Literacy

Proficiency with computers and warehouse management systems (WMS); experience in food-grade or healthcare environments is a plus.

Physical Capability

Ability to sit for prolonged periods, use standard office equipment, and work within warehouse environments containing varying temperatures, loud noises, concrete floors, dust, and industrial vehicle traffic while wearing required PPE (steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, high-visibility vests).

What's In It for You

Regional Impact

Drive the execution of enterprise customer integrations and operational excellence across multiple facilities.

Stable Career

This is a Salary, Exempt corporate role within our PMO division.

Inclusive Environment

Join an Equal Opportunity Employer that relies on diverse skills, backgrounds, and perspectives to drive innovation and growth.

Supportive Culture

• We are fully committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure all employees can perform their essential functions successfully.
• Ready to lead our complex projects and drive operational excellence?
• Apply today!

CJ Logistics About Statement

At CJ Logistics America, we know that we do our best work when we have an inclusive and diverse team, where we can draw on our different life experiences to help us deliver innovative solutions for our customers. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only when they check every box. So if you think you might be a good fit for the role, but don't necessarily meet every single requirement on the job posting, we still encourage you to apply.

CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.

CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support for work authorization.

Candidates must complete an application at

<https://jobs.jobvite.com/cjlogisticsamerica/jobs>