Introduction to Workwarp and the Role
Workwarp, a pioneering force in the industry, is seeking an exceptional ATS Startup Project Manager to join its dynamic team. As a key player in the Transportation Engineering Services (TES) division, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and tracking projects from kickoff to completion, ensuring the successful launch of new builds, retrofits, and expansions in support of the Sort Center network. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced project manager to drive project execution, standardization, and process improvement, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet and exceed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Key Responsibilities
As an ATS Startup Project Manager, your primary objectives will include:
- Own projects from kickoff to close-out, ensuring timely and to-standard project handover to Amazon Transportation Services (ATS) operational teams
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate planning meetings, scope efforts, set project priorities, achieve milestones, and drive delivery
- Execute with Customer Obsession to ensure a seamless project handover, while assessing issues that may impede a successful project handover and escalating through leadership with actionable resolutions
- Coordinate and control Operational Readiness Testing (ORT) for a turn-key solution, ensuring the highest levels of Associate readiness
- Deliver on a budget for operational improvements to finishes, furnishings, and equipment, employing frugality throughout
- Travel up to 80% across various regions, with a valid driver's license, to support project execution and meet with stakeholders
Essential Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A strong background in project management, with experience in managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build partnerships and lead through influence
- A proven track record of driving project execution, standardization, and process improvement, with a focus on delivering results and meeting KPIs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess issues and develop actionable resolutions
- Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a high level of ambiguity and a bias for action
Preferred Qualifications
While not essential, the following qualifications are highly desirable:
- Experience working in the transportation or logistics industry, with a strong understanding of the Sort Center network and Amazon's operations
- A certification in project management, such as PMP or Agile, with a strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools
- Experience working with external stakeholders, including contractors, vendors, and construction teams, with a strong ability to build partnerships and manage stakeholder expectations
- A strong understanding of operational readiness testing and the ability to coordinate and control ORT for a turn-key solution
Skills and Competencies
To excel in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and competencies:
- Project Management: Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, implement, coordinate, and track projects from kickoff to completion
- Communication: Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build partnerships and lead through influence
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess issues and develop actionable resolutions
- Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including internal and external stakeholders
- Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a high level of ambiguity and a bias for action
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At Workwarp, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. As an ATS Startup Project Manager, you will have access to a range of career growth opportunities and learning benefits, including:
- Professional development opportunities, such as training and certification programs
- Mentorship and coaching from experienced leaders and professionals
- Opportunities to work on complex and high-visibility projects, with a high level of autonomy and accountability
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment, with a strong focus on teamwork and innovation
Work Environment and Company Culture
At Workwarp, we pride ourselves on our unique and dynamic company culture. As an ATS Startup Project Manager, you will be part of a high-functioning team that is interconnected and supportive of each other. Our company culture is built on the following principles:
- Ownership: We are all owners, with a strong focus on accountability and autonomy
- Customer Obsession: We are customer-obsessed, with a strong focus on delivering results and meeting customer expectations
- Innovation: We are innovative and forward-thinking, with a strong focus on creativity and problem-solving
- Collaboration: We are collaborative and teamwork-oriented, with a strong focus on building partnerships and working together to achieve common goals
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
At Workwarp, we offer a competitive compensation package, with a range of perks and benefits, including:
- A competitive salary, with opportunities for growth and development
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and holidays, with a strong focus on work-life balance
- Opportunities for professional development and growth, with a strong focus on learning and innovation
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and experienced project manager, with a strong background in transportation or logistics, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As an ATS Startup Project Manager at Workwarp, you will have the chance to work on complex and high-visibility projects, with a high level of autonomy and accountability. You will be part of a dynamic and innovative team, with a strong focus on customer obsession, innovation, and collaboration. Don't miss out on this opportunity to build the future with us – apply today!
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