**Job Title:** Sr Project Leader **Department:** Project/Program Management **Country:** United States of America **State/Province:** Arkansas **City:** Lowell **Full/Part Time:** Full time **Job Summary:** Under general supervision, this position is responsible for managing telematic vendors and their related products and services to meet business objectives. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and managing emergent technology, evaluating new hardware models, and preparing regular progress reporting for stakeholders. The incumbent will oversee project timelines, budgets, communications, change requests, and addressing issues and risks as they arise. **Job Description:** **Key Responsibilities:** + Manages vendor performance through scorecard processes, holding quarterly business reviews, and determining roadmaps + Coordinates scoping and sourcing efforts, including, but not limited to initiating requests for proposals (RFPs) and evaluating new vendor’s technology portfolios + Support the vendor contract process by reviewing for necessary performance language, participating in renewal price negotiations, and ensuring contract completion in a timely manner + Provides input into project budgetary processes and development + Manages issues and project change requests to evaluate alignment with business requirements + Coordinates and leads evaluation of new technology, developing success criteria to test during trial, conducting research, and preparing summaries of findings and recommendations + Identify and test various solutions to provide insights on the best options with respect to functionality and price + Communicates status updates to project stakeholders + Identifies, assesses, and manages risk to the success of the project + Manages the implementation process from initiation to close + Coordinates tasks from internal and external stakeholders; monitors task completion and follows up to maintain timeline and performance standards **Qualifications:** **Minimum Qualifications** : + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or foreign equivalent, or suitable combination or education, experience, and training with 4 years of related experience + AND experience with one or more of the following: DB2, MS SQL database systems, Java, Elasticsearch, Angular JS, Microsoft Azure, JMeter, Junit, Spring, Boot, Typescript, Active MQ, and Tomcat **Preferred Qualifications:** + Project Management Professional Certification + Project+ Information Technology Infrastructure Library Certifications + Agile Certified Practitioner Certification This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship. **Compensation:** Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time. **Benefits:** The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually. **Education:** Bachelors: Business Administration/Management (Required), Bachelors: Computer and Information Science (Required), Bachelors: Information Technology (Required), Bachelors: Management Information Systems (Required) **Work Experience:** Task Management **Certifications:** Agile Certified Practitioner Certification - Project Management Institute (PMI), Project+ Certification - Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification - Project Management Institute (PMI) **Job Opening ID:** 00576505 Sr Project Leader (Open) **_“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this_** **_classification._** **_It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job._** **_To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”_** **_J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law._** **Fortune 500 experience. Career advancement. Nationwide relocation possibilities.** Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career. **Why J.B. Hunt?** J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees. **What are we looking for?** J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role at J.B. Hunt could take your career to the next level. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. affirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment in all terms and conditions of employment. J.B. Hunt is committed to both the spirit and the letter of affirmative action law and continues its good-faith efforts to comply with all applicable government laws and regulations. The company is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity. J.B. Hunt will recruit, hire, compensate, offer benefits to, upgrade, train, layoff, terminate, and/or promote individuals without discrimination in regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases by applicable law. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. offers reasonable accommodation in the employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in the application process due to a disability, you may request accommodation at any time by calling 1-800-777-4968.