Project Manager III

Shift

Project Manager III – New Business Implementations

The Project Manager III is responsible for managing and overseeing New Business Implementation projects—including Greenfield, Brownfield, Facility Moves, and People Transitions—from planning through delivery. This role coordinates cross-functional deliverables using the company’s PMO methodology and serves as the liaison between stakeholders, customers, and internal teams. The Project Manager ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while supporting strategic organizational goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Achieve project results (schedule, scope, budget) through effective leadership of the project team.
• Lead medium-sized, multi-disciplinary teams in delivering new business start-ups and strategic initiatives.
• Establish and manage resource plans, schedules, budgets, risk analyses, and acceptance criteria.
• Develop and execute risk mitigation and issue resolution plans.
• Drive change control and manage change management processes.
• Lead weekly internal and external project calls; manage overall project communications.
• Serve as the escalation point for risks, issues, and obstacles; ensure timely resolution of action items.
• Coordinate project schedules across IT, Engineering, Operations, Finance, HR, Safety/Security, and Contracts.
• Manage project deliverables and maintain action registers to drive accountability and results.
• Prepare dashboards, status reports, and presentations for varied audiences, including executive summaries.
• Lead strategic or complex projects, ensuring integration of dependencies and cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop strong working relationships across internal teams to ensure effective communication.
• Ensure alignment between project stakeholders, customers, and organizational objectives.
• Participate and lead PMO and company-wide process improvement initiatives.
• Assist in developing business cases, financial analyses, and project costing.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements based on best practices and prior experience.
• Lead breakout sessions to resolve issues and develop delivery options.
• Translate detailed project data into concise executive-level summaries.
• Exercise sound judgment in escalation and decision-making across multiple projects.
• Coach teams on root cause analysis and process improvement strategies.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; BS in Engineering preferred.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in supply chain or project/program management.
• Experience maintaining PMO standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Minimum 6 years of full project management experience, preferably in logistics or facility start-ups.
• PMP certification preferred.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead small to medium-sized, mid-complex projects.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and deliver high-quality results on time.
• Forward-thinking, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project.
• Structured and organized; advocates for best practices and continuous improvement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time.

Requirements, Perks, and Benefits (US – Exempt)

Physical & Cognitive Requirements (With or Without Accommodation)

• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret information.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift.
• Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FedEx Supply Chain, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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FedEx Supply Chain is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in its application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact FSC.TalentAcquisition@fedex.com.

Perks and Benefits at FedEx Supply Chain (FSC)

• Competitive Pay: Competitive wages depending on your location and experience, paid bi-weekly for both full-time and part-time opportunities.
• 401(k) plan with company match after 1 year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Holiday pay and accrued paid time off programs offering both Vacation and PTO
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one
• Basic life insurance
• Basic AD&D coverage
• Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage for full-time employees after 180 days of service
• Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
• Paid bereavement and jury duty

Note: Pay is based on several factors including, but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education/training, and a candidate’s work experience.

Job Disclaimer (US)

Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The Company reserves the right to modify duties or assign additional responsibilities as necessary to meet business needs.