Advanced Technology and Innovation Advisor

Provide technical and project management expertise to support strategic technology initiatives that are critical to the long-term success of FedEx. These initiatives include development of new capabilities or collaboration opportunities in advanced and emerging technologies space, usually involving participation of two or more FedEx operating companies. Responsibilities can range from enterprise forum facilitation to project management to providing technical and analytical input in assessment and application of advanced/emerging technologies (e.g., autonomous vehicles, robotics and other AI-ML applications) and supporting IT solutions. This includes planning, execution and testing of implementation of emerging technologies in FedEx operations working with technology developers, suppliers, and operations.

Essential Functions

• Responsibilities include project management.
• Provide technical and analytical input in assessment and application of advanced technologies (e.g., autonomous vehicles, robotics and other AI-ML applications) and supporting IT solutions.
• Planning, execution, and testing of implementation of emerging technologies in operations working with technology developers, suppliers, and operations.
• Support key multi-year strategic initiatives related to emerging technologies (e.g., autonomous vehicles, robotics) by providing technical, IT or ecosystem expertise / consultation during planning, development and testing phases
• Participate in strategic / technical discussions and collaborate in the creation of new ideas / roadmap for future development with cross functional teams, suppliers, vendors, technology developers and operations
• Map and analyze current operations processes, systems and data flows to assess preparedness for deployment of these new technologies.
• Coordinate across IT/Marketing/Operations/Legal/Finance for enterprise system integration or application interfaces
• Support testing activities including test plans and documentation
• Monitor and assess implications of technological, regulatory, cybersecurity, and public acceptance advancements
• Keep abreast of industry / competitive trends, technologies and best practices
• Publish / present technical reports and / or pursue Intellectual property rights where applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of a broad set of advanced technologies and their applications for transportation and logistics systems. Examples of technologies include robotics,
• connected and autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, Internet-of-Things.
• Experience in leading strategic, high-visibility projects, including independently developing executive-level presentations and updates.
• Experience in Design Thinking and Agile/Scrum methodologies, including concept validation / prototype development and testing
• Knowledge/ experience of IT solutions architecture and development processes a plus
• Experience in transportation and logistics a plus
• Understanding of FedEx specific Surface and/or Air station operations
• Material Handling knowledge (Package flow, Material Handling Design, Automation, and/or Processes)
• Strong Project Management skills
• Strong presentation skills to multiple levels of senior management
• Ability to work in a team focused environment

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree/equivalent in a business, technical or engineering field.

Minimum Experience

Five (5) years' experience facilitating larger programs or multi-function projects, to include providing innovative, forward looking technology leadership, and vision in a practical business environment.

Familiarity with transportation/logistics industry is a plus. Strong leadership, problem solving, organizational and communications skills required. Experience in operations technology deployment, product development or emerging technology research and evaluation.

Domicile Information

This position can be domiciled anywhere in the United States. The ability to work remotely within the United States may be available based on business need.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay: U.S. Pay Range: $5,369.50 - $10,739.19/month

Additional Details: Application Criteria: Upload current copy of Resume (Microsoft Word or PDF format only) and answer job screening questionnaire by DATE.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law
• EEO is the Law Supplement
• Pay Transparency Policy
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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