Ascent Global Logistics
Technical Project Manager
Ascent Global Logistics, Belleville, Illinois, United States, 62226
About Ascent
Ascent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, is a leading global provider of expedited, time-critical logistics solutions and other direct transportation services. The company connects customers to its extensive carrier network, internal ground fleet and airline via its proprietary, digital PEAK freight marketplace, which provides robust carrier capacity and transparent pricing, backed by 24/7/365 logistics experts. Ascent’s offerings include air charter and ground expedited solutions as well as truckload, less-than-truckload, global forwarding, brokerage, and managed transportation services. The experienced Ascent team solves customers’ most challenging logistics needs by providing industry-leading service and top-tier satisfaction.
What You’ll Do
Lead complex IT projects from planning and development through implementation and monitoring, adhering to PMO standards and methodologies.
Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs using Agile methodologies, primarily Scrum or Kanban, while ensuring compliance with PMO processes.
Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools; track project milestones and deliverables.
Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
Monitor project performance with the help of appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
Provide direction and support to project teams.
Continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, ensuring adherence to PMO standards.
Advocate for PMO methodologies within project teams and the broader organization.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
Proven working experience (3+ years) as a project manager in the information technology sector.
Solid technical background with practical understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong working knowledge of Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
Agile / Scrum certification is strongly preferred.
Experience with stakeholder management, risk management, and change management.
Demonstrated ability to work within a PMO structure, following standardized processes and contributing to the development of new processes.
This position may require occasional travel.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
Ascent’s Competitive Benefits
401(k) and employer matching
Life Insurance
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Wellness Program
Paid Holidays
Employee Recognition Programs
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Overtime, Differential & Bonus Pay
Salary Range:
$85,000 - $110,000
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
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Ascent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, is a leading global provider of expedited, time-critical logistics solutions and other direct transportation services. The company connects customers to its extensive carrier network, internal ground fleet and airline via its proprietary, digital PEAK freight marketplace, which provides robust carrier capacity and transparent pricing, backed by 24/7/365 logistics experts. Ascent’s offerings include air charter and ground expedited solutions as well as truckload, less-than-truckload, global forwarding, brokerage, and managed transportation services. The experienced Ascent team solves customers’ most challenging logistics needs by providing industry-leading service and top-tier satisfaction.
What You’ll Do
Lead complex IT projects from planning and development through implementation and monitoring, adhering to PMO standards and methodologies.
Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs using Agile methodologies, primarily Scrum or Kanban, while ensuring compliance with PMO processes.
Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools; track project milestones and deliverables.
Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
Monitor project performance with the help of appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
Provide direction and support to project teams.
Continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, ensuring adherence to PMO standards.
Advocate for PMO methodologies within project teams and the broader organization.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
Proven working experience (3+ years) as a project manager in the information technology sector.
Solid technical background with practical understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong working knowledge of Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
Agile / Scrum certification is strongly preferred.
Experience with stakeholder management, risk management, and change management.
Demonstrated ability to work within a PMO structure, following standardized processes and contributing to the development of new processes.
This position may require occasional travel.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
Ascent’s Competitive Benefits
401(k) and employer matching
Life Insurance
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Wellness Program
Paid Holidays
Employee Recognition Programs
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Overtime, Differential & Bonus Pay
Salary Range:
$85,000 - $110,000
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
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