Project Manager I

Job Description

Leads cross-functional and cross-opco teams of professionals through all phases of the project lifecycle. Manages and directs projects or initiative to ensure that project(s) are delivered on time, within budget and meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Manages any of the following: Single major initiative * defined as a project that is approved and prioritized on the FedEx Ground (FXG) Project Approval Committee (PAC) portfolio or a strategic corporate initiative. Multiple projects of various sizes. Adheres to FXG project standards and requirements including the Global Development Process of Everest processes. Ensures all projects impacting FXG operations follows the FXG Organizational Change Management (OCM) framework and requirements for the project. Ensures scope of project is clearly defined, approved, and has a documented management level sponsor. Develops, manages, tracks progress of, and updates project plan to meet the approved requirements/scope defined for the projects. Escalates project issues to upper management. Creates and manages the project schedule by defining tasks and determining the durations, sequencing, and resources needed. Estimates project spending, provides input on budgeting, and controls cost throughout the project lifecycle. Defines and manages project plan to meet the approved scope of the project. Ensures changes in scope are reviewed and approved by project team and sponsors. Defines and tracks success and accuracy metrics for the project to ensure FedEx Quality standards are enforced. Leads cross-functional team(s) to ensure all team members have clearly defined roles and responsibilities while monitoring the progress and performance. Communicates project status to team members and project sponsors on a consistent basis. Ensures effective communication and training is provided to all impacted stakeholders in accordance with FXG OCM process. Manages the purchase and acquisition of products or services to meet project deliverables in adherence with FXG policy. Ensures development of risk plan and mitigation strategy. Monitors execution of that strategy. Ensures that Business Requirements Specifications (BRS) and FedEx Work Requests (FWRs) are created to support business needs within the project. Collaborates and maintains a working relationship with vendors and customers as required by the project. Performs other duties as assigned.