Strategic Project Lead
Listed on 2026-06-22
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Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager, Business Management, Business Analyst
The Strategic Project Lead designs, develops, and implements large multifaceted projects in support of the strategic goals of the enterprise. They set strategies and tactics that lead to the transformation of global business processes and operational tools.
Essential Functions- Establishes, monitors, and directs project work streams and provides timely executive management briefings on progress and accomplishments.
- Creates plans to measure performance, produce scorecards, and ensure the use of end‑user feedback loops for enhancements.
- Identifies potential risks and develops contingency plans and mitigation solutions.
- Works with minimal management supervision to maintain progress and accomplish project goals.
- Resolves and/or escalates issues to appropriate levels in a timely manner.
- Leads or assists in translating business needs into technology requirements.
- Uses project management practices to create project proposals, plans, budgets, schedules, and financial justifications from concept through post‑implementation.
- Analyzes business processes and operational capabilities to recommend strategic and tactical solutions.
- Leads and directs cross‑functional, cross‑OPCO, and third‑party provider representatives in developing enterprise programs and tactics.
- Prepares decision analysis and reports for presentation to all levels of management.
- Develops and manages third‑party providers to ensure performance to goals and contractual compliance.
- Ensures all program management objectives are met.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
The preferred location for this hybrid position is Pittsburgh PA, Memphis TN or Plano TX. However, we will consider candidates based elsewhere within the United States (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories). Candidates residing within 50 miles of a Fed Ex campus will be required to work on‑site at a Fed Ex location several times per week.
Minimum EducationBachelor's degree/equivalent in business, psychology, behavioral science, program/project management, or a quantitative discipline. Related experience may offset degree requirements and related education/degree may offset experience requirements.
Minimum ExperienceSeven (7) years related work experience and demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple programs simultaneously, development of program/project scope, business cases, program/project timelines, financial justification and management of program/project deliverables as scheduled. Experience in multiple disciplines.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities- Strong leadership skills.
- Human relations skills.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- High degree of adaptability to meet changing needs.
- Leadership/facilitation of core and extended teams.
- Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and planning skills.
Some travel required.
Pay TransparencyUSA: $7,094.23/mo – $15,607.31/mo. CO: $7,094.23/mo – $14,957.01/mo. CA: $7,488.36/mo – $12,533.14/mo. NJ: $7,488.36/mo – $11,981.37/mo. ME, OH & VT: $7,488.36/mo – $13,006.09/mo. MN: $7,488.36/mo – $14,306.70/mo. IL & NV: $7,488.36/mo – $14,957.01/mo. MD, NY, VA & WA: $7,488.36/mo – $15,607.31/mo. MA: $7,882.48/mo – $15,607.31/mo. RI: $8,670.73/mo – $14,306.70/mo. CT: $8,670.73/mo – $14,957.01/mo. DC & HI: $9,064.85/mo – $14,957.01/mo. NYC: $9,064.85/mo – $15,607.31/mo.
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