PM - WMS Implementation

job summary:

JOB PURPOSE:

As part of the IT Delivery Team, the main purpose of this position will be delivering end-to-end projects for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Order Management Systems (OMS) and Integration for Company Contract Logistics in North America (United States, Canada and Mexico).

The role will involve implementing IT Projects by supporting the Business Project Lead and collaborating with cross-functional teams (Operations, Transportation, Engineering, Implementation, Finance, IT) to deliver high-quality solutions for Company Contract Logistics customers.

Prior involvement in the delivery or deployment of Blue Yonder Discrete solutions is desirable.

The role includes responsibility for IT initiatives related to automation, transportation, and invoicing systems, with a strong emphasis on experience integrating automation technologies within warehouse management system environments.

This position requires proven high-level skills in Project Management and a very strong understanding of logistics operations.

location: Houston, Texas

job type: Contract

salary: $55 - 70 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm



responsibilities:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Delivering the IT solution of fully configured, tested, systems to a tight timetable.

2. Managing, coordinating and controlling the IT project team, which typically includes IT application technicians (internal and external) across a range of disciplines - typically WMS, TMS, & OMS specialists, integration technicians, business analysts, and testers, etc

3. Working with client IT teams and/or their outsource partners to co-ordinate effort and meet milestones, identifying, documenting and delivering requirements from clients and Company operational teams.

4. Tightly controlling the IT budget, approving timesheets, controlling purchases spend, and avoiding overspend.

5. Apply strictly Company Project Management (CPM) methodology. Together with respective project stakeholders, insure all deliveries (planning, documentation, budget,...) relative to CPM and in assistance with Project Management Office (PMO) and Portfolio Manager.

6. Managing IT governance, ensuring compliance to Company quality and performance standards, including:

Producing plans and forecasts

Obtaining approvals for key documents and stage-gate progressions

Documenting and remediating risks and issues

Tracking progress and issuing status reports

Participating in Steering Groups

SKILLS SUMMARY:

Project Planning & forecasting skills

Issue and risk management

Resource management skills

Budget management skills

Good logistics business knowledge

Proven analytical skills and attention to detail

Capability to work with all levels of management and operations and to communicate appropriately

Documentation skills

Action tracking and progress reporting

Strong knowledge of the IT project lifecycle

Good knowledge of IT systems and solutions

qualifications:

REQUIRED SKILLS:

7-10 years Project Management experience

Experience managing large-scale WMS implementation / migration projects

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Collaborative mindset with a focus on achieving common goals.

Strong negotiation skills

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Team management experience preferred

Blue Yonder

Automation

Role working on the deployment of operational systems (WMS, TMS, OMS, ERP,...)

Any skills in data mapping and or automated Dashboarding

Project Management (PMP, CSM, PMI-ACP) certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.