Transportation Project Manager

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our supply chain team is dedicated to meeting our customers’ needs both now and in the future. By pairing innovative technology with dynamic employees, we create smarter, more efficient ways to meet our customers’ needs faster. Our network of distribution, fulfillment, fleet, furniture installation and professional teams work together in fun and safe environments to deliver state-of-the-art products, services and expertise to our customers.

If you are interested in leveraging your talents to drive innovation, customer satisfaction, market growth, personal development and industry change in a dynamic teamwork environment---please explore the opportunities within our world class Supply Chain team!

The successful candidate must work well in a team environment. Understanding and demonstrating Staples core values listed below are a big part of success for this position.

• Put the customer first. Always.
• Work together. Be inclusive.
• Stay curious. Be your best.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage project activities and team meetings.
• Coordinate with project team members and outside contractors.
• Motivate and empower team members.
• Provide clear communication to Directors and Senior Leadership.
• Develop measurement tools to track performance after project implementation to determine overall success of the initiative.
• Eagerness and ability to learn - absorb new information quickly.
• Develop accurate, timely, and realistic project plans using Microsoft Project.
• Track progress versus plan and identify potential scheduling issues early in the process.
• Proactively develop contingency plans/creative solutions to ensure the project is completed on time.
• Develop presentation to update senior management on project progress.
• Evaluate tactical project decisions utilizing economic analysis.
• Work with cross functional teams to determine key metrics that will track the project’s progress as well as its success.
• This position requires up to 40% travel.
• Work Schedule: Hybrid 3 days on-site per week at our corporate office in Framingham, MA or at one of our Fulfillment Centers or SDO locations.

What you bring to the table:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving.
• Possess a sense of urgency required to work in a deadline driven environment.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related work experience
• Process Excellence or PMP certification strongly preferred.

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits