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C.H. Robinson is currently seeking a Senior Director, Global Implementation who will be responsible for overseeing and managing the global delivery of professional implementation services to C.H. Robinson customers, in a way that meet the company’s goals and targets. This role is diverse and multifaceted, requiring a blend of salesmanship, leadership, strategic thinking, client relationship management, operational expertise, and operational excellence.

As part of your responsibilities you will be expected to support our sales team during the sales process as well as actively participate in ongoing implementation to ensure quality and timely delivery of the solution. Your primary focus is to ensure the successful delivery of solutions and services that meet or exceed customer expectations, contribute to customer satisfaction and retention, minimize business disruption for the customer while maximizing the value of our solution as quickly as possible, and drive business growth. You will be a crucial link between the customer-facing teams and the executive leadership of the customer, helping to align service delivery with overall business objectives.

Internally you will be expected to implement solutions that have a high degree of compliance to Global Core Process Standards, ensure employee satisfaction for the service delivery teams who will be supporting the customer, and maximize automation / minimize manual work required to support the customer.

At C.H. Robinson, we believe that in-person collaboration is key to driving innovation and achieving success. In this role, you will work on-site four days a week, fostering creativity and producing impactful results through face-to-face interactions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead high-performing teams of professionals, including project managers, consultants, and technical experts

• Coach and develop talent within the organization, providing mentorship and training to enhance skills and capabilities

• Cultivate strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring that the services delivered align with their objectives

• Monitor client satisfaction through feedback mechanisms and implementing improvements based on feedback

• Oversee project management processes to ensure timely and quality delivery of services

• Continuously improve operational processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase overall service quality

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with service delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget

• Develop and manage budgets for professional services, ensuring financial growth and profitability goals are met

• Collaborate with sales and customer success teams to identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities, contributing to revenue growth

• Develop metrics necessary to analyze performance globally as well as ensure dashboards are created to provide transparency

• Establish and maintain quality standards for implementation delivery

• Facilitate effective communication between various departments, ensuring alignment on goals and strategies

• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product development teams to ensure a unified approach to client engagement and implementation delivery

• Deliver consistent, high-quality implementations that maximize customer benefits and minimize customer, and company risk

• Assist Business Development with resources, RFPs, and pricing, creating Statements of Work and cost estimates

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the logistics/supply chain industry

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in implementation methodology and professional services

• Minimum of 5 years of personnel management experience, inclusive of development and performance management of team members

• Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekend hours and time outside standard business hours will be required

• Ability to travel up to 25% both domestically and/or internationally

Preferred Qualifications:

• P&L management experience with sound understanding of financials

• Expertise in relationship management with varying levels of stakeholders, both at the customer and internal

• Excellent verbal, written and presentation/communication skills

• Excellent meeting management skills of relationship management, presentation, discussion, documentation, and accountability are essential

• Project Management or Supply Chain certification

• Five years or more of experience leading a global implementation team or practice

• Aptitude for leveraging functional tools and software to improve performance

• Excellent analytical, business process consultative expertise, and problem-solving skills

• Highly service & detail-oriented w/ proven track record of large, global, complex customer engagements

• Aptitude for leveraging functional tools and software to improve performance

• Ability to motivate and encourage change, able to get positive results in a very large, dispersed organization

• 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

$144,500.00 - $330,500.00

The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, your recruiter will provide more details about the specific base pay for your location. 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 women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building a diverse and 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 and Affirmative Action Employer

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/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:

• Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan)

• 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 and floating holidays

• Paid time off (PTO)

• 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

Dig in to our full list of benefits on OUR CULTURE (https://jobs.chrobinson.com/culture) page.

Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?

C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We’ve been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses.

As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com .