Job Details

Posting Number: 201041
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Remote

Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and supply chain operations. This dedicated role will be responsible for overseeing and driving projects primarily focusing on Maves/Scale implementations and related initiatives, ensuring successful execution and alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the warehousing domain and demonstrate a proven track record of managing complex projects in the logistics and distribution sector.

Job Description:

• Project Leadership & Management:
• Lead and manage end-to-end WMS and related technology, focusing on Maves/Scale implementations.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, timelines, and budget management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the project team and operations, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, developing contingency plans and addressing challenges in a timely manner.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and align with business objectives and IT strategy.
• WMS & Supply Chain Expertise:
• Leverage strong WMS knowledge and hands-on experience (preferably with platforms like Manhattan SCALE) to drive project success.
• Possess a deep understanding of warehousing domain, including order fulfillment, inventory management, materials handling, and logistics processes.
• Collaborate with business owners, IT, and other stakeholders to gather and analyze WMS requirements, translating them into technical specifications.
• Communication & Collaboration:
• Effectively communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to leadership, project teams, and business units.
• Facilitate strong cross-functional collaboration and maintain healthy relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors.
• Work US hours to field calls and participate in meetings, fostering seamless communication and responsiveness.
• Mentorship & Development:
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Reporting & Documentation:
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports, requirements documentation, and risk registers.
• Regularly report on project performance metrics and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on WMS implementations within the supply chain/distribution management space.
• Proven experience leading WMS implementation projects, preferably with Tier 1 WMS like Manhattan SCALE.
• Deep understanding of warehousing operations and logistics processes.
• Experience with project management tools such as ADO, ServiceNow, or MS Project.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and leadership skills, including the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, risk management, and change management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize effectively.
• Experience with specific WMS platforms such as Manhattan SCALE, Maves WMS, Blue Yonder (JDA), Oracle WMS, SAP EWM, or HighJump.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and related enterprise software solutions.
• Experience with Agile or Waterfall methodologies.

Apply:

Complete your candidate profile at www.searchlogixgroup.com and refer to posting 201041, or as a second choice, email your information and requirements to ...@searchlogixgroup.com. Only candidates who appear to meet the above criteria will receive an immediate response. Other resumes will be added to our database of active candidates for one year for other positions that become available and are a match with their background.

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