We’re the obstacle overcomers, the problem get-arounders. From figuring it out to getting it done… our innovative culture demands “yes and how!” We are UPS, and we are seeking a dynamic Project Coordination Manager. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to work for a Fortune 50 industry leader, we want to hear from you!

UPS is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions, facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. Rooted in the innovative use of technology, UPS's unmatched global network enables the broadest and most reliable solutions in the industry. 

The Project Coordination Manager establishes milestones and team objectives and delegates responsibilities to achieve projects and assignment objectives. He/She analyzes, identifies, and diagnoses project issues using established processes and procedures. The Project Coordination Manager is responsible to make decisions on project deliverables, deadlines and budgets. This position leads, plans, schedules, and monitors team activities to meet time and quality targets and to comply with standardized project management practices and procedures. The Project Coordination Manager organizes Information Services (I.S.) departments and user groups to manage deployments and implementations. He/She leads project and program activities to ensure deliverables meet established deadlines. The Project Coordination Manager manages project intake into the IT function to include identification of project scope, solution and ROM estimate. He/She initiates and facilitates open communications among stakeholders and I.S. departments to minimize confusion and to expedite effective communications, and also collaborates with senior level stakeholders to facilitate project approval and to resolve technical and service request issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Establishes milestones and team objectives and delegates responsibilities to achieve projects and assignment objectives
• Analyzes, identifies, and diagnoses project issues using established processes and procedures
• Makes decisions on project deliverables, deadlines and budgets
• Leads, plans, schedules, and monitors team activities to meet time and quality targets and to comply with standardized project management practices and procedures
• Organizes Information Services (I.S.) departments and user groups to manage deployments and implementations
• Manages project intake into the IT function to include identification of project scope, solution and ROM estimate
• Initiates and facilitates open communications among stakeholders and I.S. departments to minimize confusion and to expedite effective communications, and also collaborates with senior level stakeholders to facilitate project approval and to resolve technical and service request issues

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong experience in IT Solutions including customer and senior stakeholder engagement
• Must have WMS experience
• Experience managing client facing projects
• Experience leading multiple teams and numerous projects simultaneously
• Experience with application software development and implementation methodologies
• Advanced Microsoft Office 
• Advanced technical knowledge of hardware & software
• Advanced business case development skills
• Advanced communication skills 
• Agile methodology sprint iteration
• Team foundation server
• NOSQL
• Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field - Preferred

UPS is an equal opportunity employer – race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity

Founded on a $100 loan in 1907, 2 teenage boys opened up a messenger service in a 6 by 17 foot office located just below the sidewalk on Second Avenue and Main Street in Seattle, WA. Messengers ran errands, carried notes, hand baggage, and delivered trays of food for customers. They also delivered packages, traveling by streetcars and bicycles for longer trips, and later using motorcycles.