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We are seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager specializing in the logistics domain to lead cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of project management experience, particularly in logistics and supply chain. Responsibilities include managing warehouse management systems, overseeing project budgets, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.
Job Responsibility:
Use standard life cycle program management methodologies to drive cross functional projects with Vendor and WSI deliveries per aligned Flight plans
Provide clear project status to all stakeholders, articulate risks and issues on the projects with clear owners and due dates
Maintain a clear schedule and escalate at the right time if the right level of schedule details isn’t present to execute the project
Use industry leading project management methodologies/tools leveraging JIRA, Rally and work with the project team to successfully manage complex scopes of work(s)
Lead and coordinate discussions with business users and product owners for grooming business requirements for Supply Chain and Logistics systems
Understand and manage activities for out of the box configuration versus customized extensions(MODs) development in WMOS system
Ensure the relevant MOD Specifications and design Gaps are identified and resolved timely
Manage integration touchpoints between WMOS and other upstream systems including Sterling OMS/IMS and Retek Merchandizing System (RMS)
Manage integration touchpoints between WMOS and downstream 3rd party systems including ProShip and 3PL logistics provider external systems
Manage development and QA of Microservices based interfaces for above integration points
Manage messaging/error logging and performance monitoring mechanisms using AppDynamics
Manage development and QA of transactional and analytical reports for supply chain and logistics systems, using analytics platform and data visualization tool like Snowflake and MS Power BI
Perform financial management of the project: budgeting & forecasting, cost benefit analysis, EV/ROI/earn vs. burn analysis, team velocity, etc
Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Plan, monitor, and track delivery of quality control and take corrective action as appropriate
Develop project quality control policy, procedures and communication plans
Communicate project information to all project team members, sponsors, vendors and Technology managers, as appropriate
Anticipate strategic impact to projects (inter dependencies to/from other projects) and coordinate with appropriate parties
Recommend project strategy
Establish, motivate and lead high-performance cross-functional teams
Build effective partnerships with, and between, the developers, architects, QA Team and product managers, and across the company
Coordinate with potential product vendors to collect and analyze information and negotiate resolution of issues impacting projects
Requirements:
Bachelor's or master’s in Computer’s Science Applications or equivalent work experience
10+ years of Project/ Program management experience
8+ years relevant experience in Logistics, Supply Chain and Retail experience
5+ Years Manhattan WMOS Warehouse Management System (WMS)
3+ years IBM Sterling Order Management System (OMS)
Nice to have:
Deep Technical understanding of Logistics IT systems, design, and architecture know-how
Experience in working with technical developers in making progress on technical deliverables/ milestones
Planning mindset
Proven experience in executing projects in the Retail and/or Logistics space
Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems like Manhattan or relevant packages
Proven ability in project estimating, budgeting tools, story development, technical concepts, and defect tracking
Experience integrating systems on multi-platform
Extremely critical to have the ability to zoom out and provide meaningful inferences from the data gathered
In depth understanding and proficiency of project management methodology/tools, including Jira, Rally etc., for Software Development Life Cycle
Proven ability in tracking and analyzing project metrics and trends
Strong team collaboration, facilitation, communication, and influence skills
Strong analytical abilities and interest to use data and metrics to back up recommendations, prioritization and drive actions
Strong drive towards execution
Proven ability to articulate project risks and issues with owners and due dates
Ability to work with 3rd party vendors, being able to see the big picture of the project