We are looking for Senior IT Warehouse Project Manager for our client in Gloucester, MA
Job Title: Senior IT Warehouse Project Manager
Job Location: Gloucester, MA
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $65.00hr - $70.00hr
Job Overview:
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead the technology deployment for a new greenfield warehouse. This role will be responsible for coordinating all IT-related workstreams from facility construction through go-live, including SAP EWM, IT infrastructure, warehouse automation, system integrations, and stakeholder management across both IT and non-IT organizations. The ideal candidate has successfully delivered large warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing, or logistics facility projects involving enterprise applications, infrastructure, automation systems, and third-party system integrators.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of all IT workstreams for the new warehouse facility.
- Manage project scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, and governance.
- Coordinate SAP EWM implementation and integration with warehouse automation systems.
- Lead infrastructure deployment activities including network and wireless infrastructure, MDF/IDF room setup, structured cabling and fiber installation, server, rack, and endpoint deployment, as well as warehouse RF coverage and device readiness.
- Coordinate deployment and integration of VLMs (Vertical Lift Modules), conveyors and sortation systems, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), RFID solutions, and WES/WCS platforms.
- Manage external system integrators, automation vendors, construction partners, and technology suppliers.
- Work closely with Facilities, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, SAP, Infrastructure, Security, and Automation teams.
- Drive testing, commissioning, cutover, go-live readiness, hypercare, and operational handoff activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 10+ years of IT project or program management experience.
- Proven experience delivering warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or distribution center projects.
- Experience with at least one greenfield facility deployment from design through go-live.
- Strong understanding of SAP EWM and enterprise system integrations.
- Experience managing infrastructure deployments including networking, cabling, wireless, servers, and end-user technologies.
- Familiarity with warehouse automation technologies such as ASRS, AMRs, conveyors, RFID, WES, and WCS.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams across IT, Operations, Engineering, Facilities, and third-party vendors.
- Experience managing system integrators, budgets, schedules, and executive communications.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP certification.
- Experience with warehouse automation vendors such as Geek+, Dematic, Kardex, or Toyota.
- Experience integrating warehouse automation with SAP EWM.
What Success Looks Like:
- Effective coordination across IT, Operations, Facilities, Construction, and external vendors.
- Stable go-live with minimal operational disruption and successful transition to support teams.
Note:
- This is not a traditional SAP Project Manager role. The organization is seeking a broad-based IT Program Manager with hands-on experience delivering complex logistics, warehouse, infrastructure, and automation initiatives in a greenfield environment.
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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
