Project Manager - Transportation Process Improvement

Project Manager -

This is a salaried exempt position

This is an onsite position that does not offer relocation assistance

Company Description:

McLeod Express has been family-owned and operated for over 30 years. We are an asset-based logistics company which provides logistical solutions to our customer’s needs by offering truckload, dedicated, and warehousing services. We are committed to providing the highest quality of transportation services. Our customers are our most valuable resource, and we supply specialized account representatives to ensure their satisfaction and design a plan to meet their needs. At McLeod Express, we are searching for motivated individuals who enjoy a fast-paced work environment to help us continue to provide quality services to our customers. We are growing at a fast pace and look forward to adding qualified individuals to our team.

Position Summary:

Perform thorough analysis to provide insight and recommend solutions to meaningful problems the business is facing and then develop and execute the solutions to those problems This position will act as liaison between the business and operation functions and the IT department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Writing and translating business user stories into detailed business requirement documentation (JIRA)
• Write detailed user test cases that will ensure all scenarios are thoroughly tested to support successful software releases
• Understanding the business operational processes and provide insight to software solutions that will drive efficiencies and improvements to business operations
• Using data mining to extract information from data sets and identify correlations and patterns
• Using Power BI to visualize data in easy-to-understand formats and to monitor data quality to remove corrupt data
• Assist in designing, developing, and delivering solutions that drive improvements in usability, process improvement and performance and scalability
• Recognize and adopt best practices in requirements and analysis: process improvement, user experience design, data integrity, test design, analysis, validation, and documentation
• Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization in a professional manner and communicate technical information to non-technical personnel
• Leadership mindset to drive strategy, results and accountability in your problem space while generating engagement and buy-in from your team members and stakeholders
• Prioritize work effectively to run multiple projects simultaneously

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field strongly preferred; high school diploma or GED required
• Generally, prefer minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Aptitude (Ability) and interest in learning new tools and technical skills.
• Advanced dashboard building experience with Power BI.
• High technical proficiency in SQL.
• Experience working with Power Automate and Power Apps.
• Organization skills necessary to multi-task, plan and prioritize work, and pay attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to work well as a team and independently
• Effectively work well under pressure with a diverse group of individuals at all levels of the organization
• Trucking transportation knowledge a plus

Physical Requirements:

• This position is primarily in an office environment, but will require the need to walk between buildings in an outdoor environment on occasion
• Frequent sitting, standing and use of hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone
• Ability to climb in and out of a commercial motor vehicle as needed
• Capable of climbing stairs daily to reach the main office

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Decatur, IL 62526: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Why are you leaving your current position?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• IT project management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location