The opportunity
Flexport is investing heavily in the next generation of fulfillment—and we’re looking for a Staff Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives who wants to be at the center of that transformation. This is not a traditional program management role.
What you'll do
Lead initiatives with full accountability—define the problem, build the: business case, drive implementation, and track realized ROI post-launch. No handoffs.
Build and own ROI models for automation and capital projects (ASRS, robotics,: goods-to-person), including labor savings, throughput gains, and payback analysis.
Track actuals vs. projected ROI post-implementation and close the loop with leadership and finance.
Evaluate, select, and implement warehouse automation solutions (ASRS, AMRs,: conveyor systems, goods-to-person) across the fulfillment network—as a technical program owner, not just a vendor manager.
Define automation requirements from operational data: throughput, bin/cube utilization, labor rates, SKU profiles, and peak capacity.
Manage implementation timelines, construction sequencing, and go-live: readiness—including transition plans to minimize disruption.
What they're looking for
- Develop tooling, dashboards, and models directly using SQL, Python, and BI: platforms. You write the code, not just the spec.
- Use data to uncover bottlenecks, size automation opportunities, and drive: capital allocation decisions worth tens of millions.
- Prototype workflows on the floor before scaling. Iterate fast.
- Partner with engineering, product, operations, and finance to align on: priorities and scale solutions across all sites.
