Implementation Manager

Position Summary: The role of the Manager-Implementations will manage and coordinate the execution of implementation team projects for Penske Logistics. Specific responsibilities include formalization and active management of project plans, clarifying timelines, milestones, goals and ownership, identifying and leading process improvement/centralization, technology implementation, and training activities. Such efforts will require cross-function involvement with TSS, Logistics Technology, Operations, Safety, Finance, and Human Resources. Will lead regular meetings to ensure effectiveness of plan, cost implications and compliance.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Travel: 30-40%

Major Responsibilities: • Overall project management • Leading process improvement • Training coordination • Meeting management • Budget adherence • Tracking mechanism development and updates • Project template maintenance • Leads cross-functional team meetings • Other projects and tasks as assigned Qualifications:• Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field preferred.• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a logistics, operations, or supply chain environment required• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a project management role preferred• In-depth knowledge of Penske Logistics’ business practices and functional expertise within the Product Line.• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office suite• Intermediate knowledge in project management programs such as Smartsheet or Microsoft Project • Knowledge in process improvement, change management and supply chain functions• Intermediate knowledge of Financial literacy • Strong written and verbal communication skills• Independent problem-solving and decision making• Ability to translate goals to project team• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required. Physical Requirements:• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer