IT Project Manager – Supply Chain & WMS
Core Responsibilities
Project Leadership: Own end-to-end project lifecycles for WMS rollouts, upgrades, and system integrations (including automated material handling equipment, RF scanning, and conveyor systems).
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Supply Chain Operations, Logistics, Procurement, and IT Architecture to gather business requirements and translate them into clear technical specifications.
Timeline & Budget Management: Develop detailed project plans, resource allocation schedules, and budgets. Proactively track burn rates, manage scope creep, and mitigate project risks.
System Integration: Oversee data mapping and integrations between the WMS, enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms, and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
Vendor Management: Act as the primary point of contact for external software vendors, hardware suppliers, and third-party logistics (3PL) integrators.
Change Management & Testing: Lead user acceptance testing (UAT), coordinate "go-live" hypercare support, and oversee training programs to ensure smooth operational adoption.
Required Qualifications & Technical Skills
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Experience: 2+ years of IT Project Management experience, with a strict focus on supply chain technology or warehouse distribution.
WMS Expertise: Proven track record implementing or upgrading tier-1 or tier-2 WMS platforms (such as Manhattan Associates, Blue Yonder, SAP EWM, or Oracle WMS).
Integration Protocols: Solid understanding of EDI, APIs, middleware, and database structures used to connect warehouse hardware and host systems.
Methodologies: Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid project management methodologies. Hands-on experience with project tracking tools like Jira or Microsoft Project.
Certifications (Preferred): Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) is highly desirable.
Key Competencies
Analytical Problem-Solving: Ability to dissect complex warehouse operational workflows and identify technical technical bottlenecks.
Communication & Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills to confidently present technical updates to executive leadership while maintaining operational rapport with warehouse floor staff.
Adaptability: Comfort managing shifting priorities in fast-paced, high-volume logistical environments.