Supply Chain Project Managet

• Must have recent Project Management experience in Supply Chain/Distribution space.
• Experience leading and implementing enhancement projects related to WMS and/or ERP systems (e.g., Korber, SAP, Infor, etc.).
• Responsible for full-life cycle ownership: successful delivery includes full implementation through initiation, requirements gathering, design, testing (TUT, QA, SIT, UAT), training, deployment, and adoption.

Job Description:             

IT Supply Chain Project Manager

The IT Supply Chain Project Manager is a part of the IT Project Management Office (PMO), responsible for effectively managing assigned supply chain focused IT projects for a large retail company. This role is highly cross functional and is required to partner with various departments and third-party vendors. Responsibilities include managing and leading all project activities between cross functional IT teams, business departments, and vendors in support of achieving the company’s operations driven goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple complex cross functional projects simultaneously that may span multiple departments in a hybrid project methodology environment.
• Responsible for full-life cycle ownership: successful delivery includes full implementation through initiation, requirements gathering, design, testing (TUT, QA, SIT, UAT), training, deployment, and adoption.
• Understand the interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs.
• Take time to understand and learn business processes, reach out to experts, ask the right questions, and prioritize and perform necessary follow-ups to resolve issues.
• Adhere to defined IT PMO processes, completing necessary project documentation & tasks and obtaining necessary approvals.
• Create, execute, and manage comprehensive project plans to include scope, schedule, budget, and people resources.
• Manage change requests, risks, and issues, escalating as needed.
• Provide status reports regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, communicating across all levels of the organization.
• Act as a servant leader, clearing obstacles and ensuring team members have what they need to complete assigned tasks.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree focused on Business, IT, or other relevant fields.
• 6+ years of project management experience leading IT focused cross functional initiatives.
• 3+ years of experience in managing supply chain focused IT projects.
• Experience leading and implementing enhancement projects related to WMS and/or ERP systems (e.g., Korber, SAP, Infor, etc.).
• Excellent knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• A self-starter who can work independently to effectively manage assigned projects and deliver them on time, scope, and budget.
• Excellent time management, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with associates at all levels of the organization, including executive sponsors, managers, technical staff, and business team members.
• Experience negotiating, influencing, and gaining buy-in from project stakeholders.
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Vizio
• Proficient with project management tools, e.g.: JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet
• Proficient with collaboration tools, e.g.: Zoom, Teams, Box

Preferred Qualifications:

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

• Experience with using and/or implementation of Warehouse Management and Warehouse Control Systems (WMS, WCS).
• Strong understanding of integration methodologies, having experience with complex integration projects.
• Master’s degree focused on Business, IT, or other relevant fields.