- Leads an interdepartmental team to complete an assigned project on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
- Outlines the tasks involved in the project and delegates accordingly.
- Conducts cost analysis, risk assessments and provides recommendations to management as well as mitigate any risk associated with the project.
- Acts as a liaison between company, internal and external customers, and vendors.
- Communicates and collaborates with all internal and external members on a project to provide training and information related to the project.
- Develops internal processes/procedures.
- Prepare and provide training to relevant parties related to project assignment.
- Coordinate, prepare and lead project status presentations and reports to relevant parties
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
- 80% travel - Must be willing and available to travel extensively-Must have valid Driver's license
- Bachelor's degree in related field, which may include Computer Science, Business, or Engineering, required.
- At least three years of related experience required.
- Two (2) years of experience managing large projects or related experience
- PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications highly desirable.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to think critically and use sound judgement.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to work in fast paced, high-stress environment.
- Provide constant process improvement solutions
- Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation experience preferred
Project Manager - St Louis, United States - Logistics Administrative Solutions
Description
Founded in 1981, Lanter Delivery Systems is a super-regional logistics company and a leader in overnight, unattended delivery of auto, agricultural and industrial parts from their customer's distribution centers to dealer locations. In the 21st century we live in a business culture that demands cost and logistical efficiencies combined with increased productivity. Lanter's strategic, process driven approach has been embraced by the marketplace and is setting new standards in the auto and agricultural manufacturing marketplace. We see a bright future on the road before us and we are very excited about bringing our solutions to a variety of new industries.
We are currently hiring for a Project Manager I.
Job Summary: The Project Manager I will organize manage, and plan complex projects for the organization's development and product and service implementation efforts.
Job Responsibilities/Duties: