Principal Program Manager
Fieldguide- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and demonstrate at least 7 years of experience in program management, with a strong preference for experience in operations or a related field. Proven leadership experience, including managing and mentoring teams, is essential, along with the ability to coach others to success and experience with hiring, performance management, and professional development. Candidates should have a track record of transforming functions into well-oiled machines and excel in designing and implementing streamlined processes from the ground up.
The Program Manager will directly manage several managers, providing coaching, direction, and accountability while maintaining their own individual contributions. They will drive initiatives from end-to-end by collaborating closely with Leadership and stakeholders across various departments, including Sales, Product, Revenue Management, and Finance. The role involves deeply embedding oneself in customer-facing teams to become an expert in their workflows and data collection, and developing strategies to enhance customer acquisition, onboarding, retention, value expansion, and satisfaction. Additionally, the Program Manager will synthesize data to identify root causes, develop and implement new workflows, SOPs, reporting, automations, and tech/tooling solutions, and use data to make informed resource allocation decisions.
Transportation management system for drayage carriers
PortPro specializes in transportation management systems (TMS) specifically designed for container drayage carriers, which transport goods over short distances, often from ports to warehouses. Their main product, drayOS, helps these carriers manage shipments and communicate with customers more effectively. The system includes features like AI-based order entry, customer portals, and real-time container tracking, which enhance operational efficiency. Unlike many competitors, PortPro offers its TMS as a software-as-a-service (SaaS), allowing clients to subscribe for ongoing access and support. The company's goal is to provide a user-friendly platform that improves the logistics process for drayage carriers, ensuring they can deliver timely updates and maintain clear communication with their clients.