Project Manager - Logistics

DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Project Manager Logistics who will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the warehousing function, playing a pivotal role in leading business process analysis, gathering and translating business requirements, and applying deep expertise in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to deliver effective and scalable system solutions.

This role is essential in bridging the gap between business operations and IT , ensuring that warehousing projects are successfully delivered and aligned with strategic business goals and system capabilities. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with strong functional expertise in logistics and warehousing operations and a proven ability to leverage WMS platforms such as Blue Yonder or Red Prairie to solve complex business challenges and drive operational excellence.

The Project Manager Logistics partners with business stakeholders and IT teams to ensure successful project completion, aligning business processes with system solutions, driving process improvements, and ensuring quality delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in logistics and warehousing, aligning business processes with system processes and driving best practices.

Lead multiple logistics and warehousing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery within defined scope, timeline, and budget.

Act as a liaison between Business and IT to capture business processes, gather requirements, and support the rollout of business and system solutions.

Collaborate with business stakeholders to establish requirements, define system solutions, and coordinate testing, training, and change management to deliver desired business outcomes.

Participate and contribute to project planning sessions with internal stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables, and performance metrics.

Maintain clear project tasks, identify milestones, and monitor progress against goals and KPIs.

Identify, track, and resolve project issues, risks, and dependencies; implement effective mitigation strategies.

Use quality tools and data analysis to identify areas of concern, evaluate alternatives, and apply motivational techniques to support organizational change.

Contribute to solution design by applying understanding of business flow and system capabilities.

Ensure quality delivery and adoption of system solutions such as Blue Yonder , Red Prairie WMS , or equivalent platforms, aligned with business capabilities.

Develop comprehensive test cases, conduct user acceptance testing (UAT), and facilitate user training sessions to ensure smooth implementation.

Manage and guide project team members, ensuring project documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date.

Monitor and communicate project status, risks, progress, and key milestones to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Coach and mentor team members through various stages of the project; provide constructive feedback to support skill and career development.

Capture and share lessons learned, leveraging prior experiences to enhance project outcomes and institutional knowledge.

Foster strong stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies and operational goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Skills and Competencies :

Change Management & Stakeholder Management : Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Strategic Thinking & Analytical Problem-Solving : Ability to analyze complex problems and develop practical solutions.

Leadership & Decision-Making : Strong capability to lead cross-functional teams and make timely decisions.

Effective Communication : Ability to communicate clearly across multi-modal channels to varied audiences.

Project Management Expertise : Skilled in scope, schedule, resource, risk, and issue management using recommended tools and processes.

Financial Acumen : Ability to interpret financial indicators to drive better business decisions.

Business Insight & Customer Focus : Understanding of the business, market, and customer needs to drive results.

Adaptability & Managing Complexity : Ability to make sense of complex, high-volume, and sometimes contradictory information.

Values Differences : Recognizes and leverages diverse perspectives and cultures.

Experience :

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the warehousing function and WMS systems.

Experience in agile project delivery environments is preferred.

Prior experience leading teams and managing projects with moderate to high complexity.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree required; MBA preferred. - in Supply Chain or Engineering Sector.

Relevant project management certifications (, PMP, PRINCE2) are a plus

Demonstrated competence in warehousing and logistics functions, including hands-on experience with WMS systems (Blue Yonder, Red Prairie, or equivalent).

Proven track record in project management, including intermediate to advanced experience managing teams and projects.