Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with our customers and our communities, we develop modern, high-quality properties that set the standard for innovative building design and sustainability. Prologis owns or has investments in properties and development projects of ~1.2 billion square feet in 19 countries and enables 2.8% of the world's GDP. We have committed to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Beyond real estate, our Essentials platform optimizes the company's global asset portfolio to provide our customers solutions that address today's warehouse and shipping challenges. Prologis Ventures invests in logistics innovation and technology companies to modernize supply chains worldwide.
Job Title:
Program Manager, Operational Excellence
Company:
Prologis
A day in the life
This role resides within the Operational Excellence team; a Lean process improvement department which includes change management and program management. This role will be deployed on efforts to optimize Prologis' business and operational execution; Efforts will range from real estate operations, supporting technology systems, corporate functions, sales efforts, & new product line stand up.
Prologis is dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, where every team member is encouraged to identify opportunities for enhancement in our processes and operations. Often this culture of continuous improvement is executed within a Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) framework which allows for systematic iteration towards improving business processes. This practice is central to our mission of delivering high-quality outcomes that align with organizational strategic goals.
Key responsibilities include:
Acts as main point of contact within program team.
Coordinate, supervise and drive every facet of the assigned project/programs.
Collaborate closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders to ensure alignment of program objectives with organizational strategy and priorities.
Proficient leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, and driving accountability.
Utilize Lean methodologies, such as process mapping and waste identification, to improve flow across all project/program phases.
Employ Lean problem-solving techniques (root cause analysis and 5-Why) to address and resolve project/program issues.
Implement and sustain Lean management systems, focusing on standardized work, visual management, PDCA, and problem-solving.
Drive with all aspects of project/program setup, including stakeholder analysis, schedule baselining, budget estimation, resource requirements, project/program kick off, & review cycle.
Monitor project/program status and provides regular updates through proactive communication to the project/program sponsor, leadership, and stakeholder group.
Reviews project/program data and invoicing for accuracy and completeness.
Plan, execute, monitor, control, document, and communicate all aspects of project/programs: cost, schedule, scope, technical performance, and resource use.
Plan, coordinate, monitor, and supports the project/program team.
Prepare and communicate status reports.
Evaluate and resolve project/program issues to meet defined goals and objectives.
Use metrics and KPIs to monitor project/program progress and identify areas for improvement.
Develop, use, and maintain tools to monitor project/program progress.
Recommend changes and enhancements to project/program operations.
Manage project/program stakeholder expectations.
Plan, monitor, document and execute mitigation plans for project/program risk.
Plan and conduct regular project/program meetings.
Plan and execute all project/program closing activities: acceptance criteria, contract closure, compilation of lessons learned, and archiving of business artifacts.
Building blocks for success
Required:
5 plus years of project/program management experience.
Strong knowledge of Program Management Institute Program Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
Understanding of the Software Development life cycle
Experience with leading Scrum Principles and Ceremonies
Willingness to learn and apply Lean principles in daily practices
Expertise in project/program cost estimating, budget management, and scheduling.
Self-motivated and ability to multi-task, prioritize and resolve sophisticated issues.
Strong capability working with data for reports, spreadsheets, graphs, and flowcharts.
Ability to apply statistical and other research methods.
Excellent ability to understand the organization's goals and objectives & align to program strategy.
Strong ability to exercise independent judgment and act on it.
Perform cost-benefit and return on investment analyses (ROI) for new efforts & proposed changes.
Instinct to ask relevant probing questions that get to the "why" behind business requests.
Skilled with consensus building and soliciting constructive feedback.
Proven track record to make recommendations and decisions that balance a variety of factors (e.g., cost, risk, short-term vs. long-term impact) and are supported by a sound fact-base to achieve an efficient outcome.
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience.
Hiring Salary Range of: $112,000 - $140,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target) to be determined by the candidate's location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
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People First
Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here.
When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here.
As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.
All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
