IT Project Manager

JAS is an international, nonassetbased supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services.

The IT Project Manager plays a key role in driving the successful delivery of global projects across all JAS subsidiaries. This position works crossfunctionally to plan, coordinate, and execute project implementations, ensuring alignment with business objectives, resource availability, and project timelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage endtoend delivery of global IT projects, including planning, execution, status tracking, and issue resolution

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and resource allocation across functional teams

• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to stakeholders and executive management

• Facilitate regular project meetings, document key decisions, and ensure followup on action items

• Coordinate internal and external resources to meet project goals and deadlines

• Identify project risks and proactively work with teams to resolve issues that could impact delivery

• Support the growth of project management capabilities across the organization

• Assist in building and maturing the Project Management Office (PMO) structure within JAS

• Help establish costing models to track internal resource allocation and budgeting

• Collaborate with global teams to promote effective communication, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field required

  • Master’s degree preferred

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project or program management, ideally within global or enterprise IT environments

  • Experience in the freight forwarding, logistics, or international transportation industries strongly preferred

  • Familiarity with project management tools, reporting dashboards, and enterprise systems

  • QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Proven ability to lead crossfunctional teams and manage complex projects across multiple regions

      Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

      Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal, across all levels of the organization

      Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet), and basic databasereporting tools

      Basic understanding of financial modeling, cost allocation, and budgeting in project environments

      Adaptable, resourceful, and solutionoriented with a proactive mindset

      Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as required; valid passport required

      High energy and comfort working in a fastpaced, dynamic environment

      ENVIRONMENT:

      The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position will require domestic and international travel. Percentage of travel to overall time will depend on project requirements. Candidate will be required to have a valid passport and the ability to travel freely throughout the globe.

      ADDITIONAL:

      The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional andor different responsibilities from those set forth above.

      The above declarations are not intended to be an allinclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

      JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
      
      Where required by state law andor city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I9 to confirm work authorization.

      NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
      
      JAS USA IS A CUSTOMS BROKER, GOVERNED BY FEDERAL REGULATION. FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT JAS MAY HAVE IT BROKERAGE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IF IT “KNOWINGLY EMPLOYED, OR CONTINUES TO EMPLOY, ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY, WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THAT EMPLOYMENT FROM THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER.” JAS WILL PERFORM A BACKGROUND CHECK TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND IF SO, ABSENT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED OR WILL BE TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY.