Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, technology-driven initiatives across transportation. This role will work cross-functionally with IT, operations, and business stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technical logistics projects, including system integrations, and platform enhancements
• Manage API and EDI integrations between internal systems, shippers, carriers, and 3PL partners
• Create and maintain detailed project plans, including technical milestones, dependencies, and resource allocation
• Oversee data mapping, transformation logic, and validation for system integrations
• Coordinate testing efforts (unit, integration, UAT) and production deployments
• Monitor system performance post-launch and drive continuous improvement
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks; proactively implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure proper documentation of workflows, system architecture, and integration points
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives)

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or equivalent related experience
• 5+ years of project management, transportation or 3PL
• Maintain thorough knowledge of best practices for data security, cloud security, identity and access management, application security, network security / architecture and cyber resilience.
• Industry certifications are desirable
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations (dispatch, routing, freight brokerage, fleet operations)
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Preferred

• PMP, Scrum Master, or Agile certification
• Experience with EDI standards and logistics messaging
• Experience with SQL, data analysis, or BI tools
• Exposure to microservices architecture and event-driven systems

Company Description

United Road is the most diversified finished vehicle logistics provider in North America. We employ approximately 1,800 professionals, operating out of nearly 75 locations strategically positioned in every region of the United States, creating a superior and efficient national service network.

Our competitive advantage lies in our ability to provide timely, professional and dependable automobile transport delivery and logistics services. Leveraging our collective strengths, local operational control capitalizes on immediate and regional market knowledge, name recognition, and personal and customer relationships enjoyed by each division. At the same time, United Roads leadership experience, industry leading technology, national purchasing power, and investments in equipment, ensures that we excel in customer service, create an attractive, supportive environment for our employees and provide for the stability and growth of the company as a whole.

Company Description

United Road is the most diversified finished vehicle logistics provider in North America. We employ approximately 1,800 professionals, operating out of nearly 75 locations strategically positioned in every region of the United States, creating a superior and efficient national service network. \r\n\r\nOur competitive advantage lies in our ability to provide timely, professional and dependable automobile transport delivery and logistics services. Leveraging our collective strengths, local operational control capitalizes on immediate and regional market knowledge, name recognition, and personal and customer relationships enjoyed by each division. At the same time, United Roads leadership experience, industry leading technology, national purchasing power, and investments in equipment, ensures that we excel in customer service, create an attractive, supportive environment for our employees and provide for the stability and growth of the company as a whole.