Manager, Program Management

Job Summary
To plan, coordinate, integrate, track, and support departmental projects and Programs. To assess financial effectiveness of projects and programs to Determine the feasibility and benefits of implementation which also may Include developing performance indicators. To develop and coordinate Critical and contingency plans for implementation of projects and programs. Administers and assigns resources associated with the department programs and projects.
Job Duties

• Identifies and tracks value delivery, milestones, and key program health.
• Develops and manages communications and organizational change management presentations for a senior leadership audience.
• Drives continuous improvement projects to optimize operations and improve productivity to meet and exceed business objectives; works on strategic programs that drive internal optimization of the FedEx network.
• Works with third party vendors
• Manages risk assessment and internal control processes specific to strategic program infrastructure and value delivery.
• Develops business justifications for operational capability sequencing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ensures Dataworks strategic programs flow and permeate through to execution with line of sight and connectivity across domains and pillars.
  
• As work progresses across the Dataworks operating model, the manager will lead the Program Management function to evaluate alignment to the strategy and ensure focus on the highest priority initiatives that move our business forward and drive to outcomes.
  
• You have demonstrated experience driving enterprise-wide projects and a solid track record of successfully leading a portfolio of complex projects.
  
• You have the ability to develop frameworks and processes that support executive level decision-making, identification and on-going measurement of metrics that matter, and best-in class project due-diligence from pressure testing the original hypothesis to assessing the 360 investment costs/opportunity costs associated with potential projects.
  
• You’re a proven leader who drives prioritization of projects, keeping all team members focused on getting results that are tied to the company’s strategic goals.
  
• You are an excellent communicator and forward-thinker that uses innovative solutions to accelerate business performance.
  
• Solid track record of driving things we value from program or project leadership, including overseeing the budgeting process and efficient allocation of resources.
  
• Demonstrated understanding of best practices and methodologies that support transformation programs, governance, and change management, including establishing centers and standards of excellence.
  
• Strong executive presence, teamwork, and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
  
• Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, and influence business decisions using appropriate, fact-based information synthesized from structured and unstructured data and information.
  
• Own program strategy for end-to-end delivery using product development process lifecycles and workflows
  
• Collaborate with other cross-functional team leaders (Product, Go-to Market, Platform, Engineering)
  
• Review portfolio monthly with team members and drive decisions on prioritization, investments, and resources.
  
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, identifying areas for process improvement and implementing changes as appropriate.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and minimize risks and issues that may impact project success.
  
• Communicate project status, issues, and risks to executive leadership and team members.
  
• Prioritize talent management and elevate talent development by advancing the team, hiring strong talent, and fostering knowledge diversity to accelerate the expansion and growth of the business.
  
• PMP or other project management certifications preferred.
  
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from initiation to closure and have lead hardware/software projects.
  
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
  
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
  
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
  

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree/equivalent in a related quantitative discipline. Five to eight (5-8) years experience in Program Management or project management with demonstrated strong understanding of business and financial planning functions. Experience as a leader or a senior member of multi-functional project teams. Strong human relations, organizational / time management, project management, and software development skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to present and communicate with impact to executive audiences.
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. 
 
Application Criteria: 
Upload current copy of Resume (Microsoft Word or PDF format only) and answer job screening questionnaire by 5 pm Central Time on Friday, February 2nd, 2024.

Additional Information
Colorado, Nevada, Connecticut, New York, California, Rhode Island, Washington, Hawaii, Illinois and New Jersey Residents Only - Compensation: Monthly Salary: $9,280.00 - $13,920.00. This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include but are not limited to your specific skills, your work location, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

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.

Employee Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid Life and AD&D insurance; tuition reimbursement; paid sick leave; paid parental leave, paid vacation, paid military leave, and additional paid time off; geographic pay ranges; 401k with Company match and incentive bonus potential; sales Incentive compensation for selling roles.

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.