Senior Project Manager

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Robinson Managed Solutions (RMS) team. In this role, you will manage and lead large‑scale, complex projects while being accountable for the strategic leadership, governance, and execution of the cost‑savings program for one of our key customer accounts. Successfully managing projects requires excellent organization, documentation, communication skills as well as the ability to help design innovative solutions when faced with complex issues. To effectively lead a project, you will need to align with all relevant stakeholders both internally and externally. You are accountable to gather voice of Customer, build project charters, develop the project plans, facilitate their delivery, resolve issues and escalate appropriately. If you have outstanding organization, communication and change management skills, this role may be a good fit.

This is a hybrid position with 4 days per week in our Chicago Central location.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Independently manage and oversee multiple/large-scale, complex projects within a project-based delivery model

• Maintain all project related documentation, including project plans, process flows/VSM’s, resource requirements and business cases

• Communicate project progress and facilitate project-related meetings to meet deliverables; Escalate quickly as necessary

• Lead change management with all stakeholders – internal and external; Lead without authority and be confident and assertive with a willingness to challenge appropriately

• Serve as the single point of contact and be accountable for all project related activities & requests

• Deliver projects on time and on budget with quality solutions

• Develop solutions for improving our tools and processes

• Build rapport with project team and customer stakeholders

• Anticipate and proactively address internal and external challenges

• Successfully transfer knowledge to other relevant internal teams as well as provide support as needed

• Leverage technical expertise and relationships to contribute to strategy and drive business results

• Report realized vs. planned savings actuals to the account finance team and ensure timely sign‑off, validation, and approval of financial impacts.

• Drive alignment and sustained progress against defined, structured processes, ensuring consistency, repeatability, and adherence across teams and workstreams.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

• Minimum 4 years of project management experience, with the proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Work and/or project experience in Supply Chain, Transportation, and/or Logistics

• Strong financial literacy, including the ability to understand and communicate cost‑savings concepts, track and validate realized vs. planned savings, and partner effectively with finance teams to report and confirm value realization.

• Proven ability to define, outline, and articulate clear, structured process steps to guide projects from inception through execution, ensuring alignment, governance, and consistency across cross‑functional teams.

• Ability to work flexible hours (some weekend/late hours may be required)

• Ability to travel up to 10% (domestically and internationally)

Preferred:

• Project Management Professional certification

• Strong communication skills: strong listener with exceptional facilitation skills and the ability to tell the story and connect to your audience

• Ability to organize, design, develop and deliver projects for internal and external audiences at all levels

• Ability to collaborate effectively with subject matter experts internally and externally at all levels

• Experience working and thriving in a continuous improvement environment

• Experience and comfort in dealing with ambiguity and able to deliver with minimal oversight

• Experience working directly with customers

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs

• Experience with lean processes and tools

• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Compensation Range

$94,100.00 - $159,000.00

The base pay range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location.  Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

Equal Opportunity

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

EOE\Disabled\Veteran 

Benefits

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

• Three medical plans which include

• • Prescription drug coverage

  • Enhanced Fertility benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)

• Dental and Vision

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Paid observed holidays

• 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada

• Paid parental leave

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community

• Charitable Giving Match Program

• 401(k) with 6% company matching

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page