Director, Operational Excellence

At Prologis, we don’t just lead the industry—we define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one—not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next.

Job Title

Director, Operational Excellence

Company

Prologis

A day in the life

Drive transformation at the world’s leading logistics real estate company. As our Director of Operational Excellence, you’ll deliver meaningful the enterprise. Partnering closely with the VP of Operational Excellence and senior leaders across the business, you’ll spearhead large-scale initiatives that standardize, optimize, and innovate how we work—helping us achieve our ambitious goals and deliver exceptional value to our customers. This is a high-visibility role, ideal for a strategic, hands‑on individual passionate about driving lasting operational change.

Key Responsibilities Include

Contributor‑Level Leadership

• Partner with VP of Operational Excellence and Lead Director to deploy strategy supporting enterprise transformation.
• Oversee large‑scale initiatives to standardize, optimize, and improve processes across business lines.
• Drive continuous improvement, fostering innovation and operational efficiency.
• Ensure alignment financial targets and KPIs, while supporting governance frameworks to track success.
• Communicate effectively with executives and stakeholders to gain buy‑in.
• Deploy cost optimization strategies and lead internal process standardization.

Operational Strategy & Execution

Change Management

Building Blocks for Success

Required

Preferred

Hiring Salary Range of : $138,000 -173,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target & LTI) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

People First

Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here.

When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here.

As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.

All full‑time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work / lifestyle‑specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment Type

Full time

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Additional Locations

Cerritos, California; Cerritos Office; Charlotte, North Carolina; Charlotte Office; Dallas, Texas; Dallas Office; Denver, Colorado; East Rutherford, New Jersey; Indianapolis, Indiana; Indianapolis Office; LAX Office; Miami, Florida, New Jersey-E Rutherford Office; New York, New York, New York City Office; San Francisco, California, San Francisco Office; Seattle, Washington

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