xPL Project Executive

Description

• Use data analytics to establish, monitor, and measure project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as early indicators of potential risks. Engage with cross-functional xPL teams to review progress and amend project operations to support alignment to KPIs and minimize risks.
• Partner with xPL Project Controls to assess and enhance effective operations of systems and applications to support internal and external (e.g., client) programs and team productivity.
• Coordinate xPL resources across projects, including staffing, required materials, fabrication, and transportation to deliver client’s expectations.
• Oversee inclusion and implementation of safety protocols throughout project lifecycle.
• Assist with development of xPL Project Management & Delivery Playbook to define business SOPs. Engage teams in continuous improvement reviews to enhance processes, deliverables, and utilization of various xPL initiatives and technologies. Conduct reviews (at minimum annually) to make necessary adjustments to SOP or roles and responsibilities of xPL Operations team.
• Partner with cross-functional xPL teams to manage scope, timelines, deliverables, required resources, work plans, budgets and client delivery aligned with xPL business standard operating procedures (SOPs) and contractual obligations.
• Maintain up-to-date progress and monitor overall health of projects, manage and/or escalate issues and provide summary of individual team progress to xPL leadership team.
• Collaborate with xPL Project Controls to develop measurable metrics and provide strategic guidance to clients and internal team leaders to communicate and support specific project vision, business objectives, and progress.
• Assume role of operational lead in lieu of in-place xPL Project Manager.
• Work collaboratively to develop staffing strategies focused on assigning the right staff to deliver projects.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to individual project teams to align and support client expectations and adherence to business processes. Foster culture of inclusiveness and employee engagement resulting in high team performance.
• Manage xPL Project Management employees and other team members; and may participate in hiring process, onboarding, deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with employee development needs.
• Develop and maintain long-lasting and trusting relationships with each specific project client, designers, manufacturers, and stakeholders for project success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field of study, and minimum of 10 years of related experience with progressive responsibility, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Interpersonal relationship building skills to develop trusted relationships with stakeholders’ ability to engage and partner with stakeholders at various organizational levels
• Experience in supply chain, 4PL, commercial construction, or related industry with extensive knowledge of regional manufacturers, suppliers, and industry trends
• Limited travel Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, familiar with BIM based applications, and familiar with other technologies specific to manufacturing LOD-400 and higher processes.
• Project management and leadership skills, able to manage high volumes of work and ability to motivate teams and projects to move forward in a complex environment
• Fully understand client/project objectives to discover and explore future business opportunities and broker connections with other xPL or functional business teams to facilitate demonstrations and conversations to showcase business value with clients and other stakeholders.
• Negotiation skills with ability influence outcomes
• Leadership and management experience, with ability to mentor and develop employees
• Ability to drive process enhancements through continuous improvement concepts and methodologies
• Analytical and process critical thinking skills with sound judgement and decision-making
• Ability to interpret contract documents, scopes of work, and project schedule
• Knowledge of cost, scheduling, purchasing, estimating, engineering principles and techniques, and accounting principles
• Executive level presentation delivery skills, anticipate needs of audience, and tailor communications appropriately

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance