Technical Project Manager Lead

• Company: FedEx Dataworks
• Category: Professional
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Worker Sub-Type: Regular Remote Worker
• Scheduled Weekly Hours:
• Posting End Date:
• Remote: Yes
• Location:
  • 3680 Hacks Cross Road, Memphis, TN 38125-8800, United States
  • Remote

Description

About FedEx Dataworks:

Born out of FedEx, a pioneer that ships nearly 20 million packages a day and manages endless threads of information, FedEx Dataworks is an organization rooted in connecting the physical and digital sides of our network to meet today's needs and address tomorrow's challenges.

We are creating opportunities for FedEx, our customers, and the world at large by:

• Exploring and harnessing data to define and solve true problems
• Removing barriers between data sets to create new avenues of insight
• Building and iterating on solutions that generate value
• Acting as a change agent to advance curiosity and performance

At FedEx Dataworks, we are making supply chains work smarter for everyone.

Summary:

Responsible for providing project planning and management for established initiatives within the company. Provide and support the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying and documenting business requirements; and ensuring that projects are completed to specification, within an established time frame and budget.

Plan, organize, and control resources, procedures, and timing for technical processes and projects Analyze and document requirements by liaising with a range of users in the organization Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reports Conduct risk analysis and monitor the progress of plans against project milestones and budgets Provide technical and analytical guidance to project teams Ensure adherence to quality standards and review of project deliverables Responsible for preparation of formal management reports, status updates and presentations on projects Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures Perform other duties as required

Description

The labor insights and maintenance insights platform engineering team is looking for a skilled Technical Project Manager Lead to support the planning, execution, and successful delivery of analytical cloud-based platform and solutions to generate insights and actionable recommendations to optimize the workforce and equipment usage. This role involves overseeing multidisciplinary teams throughout the IT project lifecycle, from the development of value bundles to governance and execution. The ideal candidate will ensure projects are aligned with organizational goals and delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable impact.

Essential Functions

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts across departments to ensure alignment, decision-making, and clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Governance and Oversight:

• Maintain governance processes to ensure project milestones are met with appropriate levels of oversight and accountability.

Communication:

• Create and deliver on cadence clear and concise updates to stakeholders at all levels. Proactively escalate risks, issues, or changes in scope when necessary.

Project Planning and Execution

• Ensure proper scope, objectives, and deliverables are defined in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop detailed project plans, including schedules, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies. Ensure timely execution of project tasks and milestones.
• Implement IT project management processes, including development, testing, and agile methodologies, to deliver innovative solutions that improve operational performance.
• Collaborate closely with IT and business stakeholders, working with contributors from Vice Presidents to enterprise-level team members.

Reporting and Tooling:

• Define and create dynamic reports using enterprise tooling.

Risk and Change Management:

• Monitor project progress and address issues promptly to minimize impact. Assist in implementing a change management process

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven experience managing large-scale projects or programs, particularly those involving technology or cross-functional collaboration. Proficiency in the project planning, task management and tracking tools. Experience in Azure DevOps is a plus.
• Ability to effectively run daily stand-ups within an Agile Framework.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong problem solving and negotiation skills to resolve conflicts in or between the project team, cross-functional groups, and leadership
• Strong communication and collaboration ability to effectively communicate complex information to a diverse team of team/peers, cross-functional/OpCo teams, and management
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Science, Information Technology or related field or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Experience

Five to seven (5 - 7) years’ relevant experience in project and process planning and management. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. Knowledge of cross functional departmental processes preferred. Advanced analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to effectively lead multiple projects. Strong organizational, time management, interpersonal skills with ability to effectively multi-task. Comprehensive computer skills using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Business Objects. Comprehensive presentation, verbal and written communication skills

Domicile Information: 

This position can be domiciled anywhere in the United States. The ability to work remotely within the United States may be available based on business need.

Preferred Qualifications:  

Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay: U.S. Annual Range: $108,000 to $162,000

Additional Details: Application Criteria: Upload current copy of Resume (Microsoft Word or PDF format only) and answer job screening questionnaire by 5pm EST on 12/30/24.

FedEx Dataworks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Dataworks does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. Further, Dataworks is prepared to make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the desired position, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact DataworksTalentAcquisition@corp.ds.fedex.com.