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Hybrid in San Jose, CA, US • Posted 8 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago

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Supply chain
Logistics
Retail

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Greetings From Photon,

We hope you are doing good. We are hiring Program Manager - Logistics to join our Digital Engineering team.

Who are we?

For the past 20 years, we have powered many Digital Experiences for the Fortune 500. Since 1999, we have grown from a few people to more than 4000 team members across the globe that are engaged in various Digital Modernization.

Technical Project Manager | San Francisco, CA or San Jose, CA or Rocklin, CA | Fulltime or Contract

Job Summary :

Logistics Program Manager strong candidate with extensive experience leading large-scale Logistics and Distribution Center initiatives, strong cross-functional coordination skills, and the ability to drive complex warehouse, transportation, and fulfillment programs end-to-end. Shows strong potential for full-time hire. Manufacturing experience on MRP packages. Other sub-domains in this space includes Transportation TMS system projects, any Middle mile and Final mile projects, 3PL integrations etc. Strong planning skills needed in this space not so much deeper technical or QA experience in this domains.

What will you do?

Use standard life cycle program management methodologies to drive large complex programs with Vendor and WSI deliveries per aligned Flight plans.
Drive program headlines, issues, and risks that need to be addressed to keep the program on track. Work closely with PMs to identify and close gaps in status reporting zooming out to engage with leadership on overall direction, and zooming in to align with the team on actionable next steps.
Use industry leading project management methodologies/tools leveraging JIRA, Rally and work with the project team to successfully manage complex scopes of work(s), which include defining work effort and estimates, developing effective team execution plan(s), supporting team work effort by removing impediments, anticipating issues, and ensuring that the right parties are engaged to resolve problems.
Lead and coordinate discussions with business users and product owners for grooming business requirements for Supply Chain and Logistics systems (particularly Manhattan Associates Warehouse Management for Open Systems (WMOS) and IBM Sterling).
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. Own project budget. Expected to anticipate budget issues, resolve timely, and adjust forecasts.
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. Clearly articulate explanations of complex regulatory and project issues/risks to team members and management within the organization.
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 project

What are we looking for?

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
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.
Proven experience in Large Programs delivery management 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.
Creating Roadmaps/ Flight Plans for projects that are yet to start and driving progress to the WSI aligned roadmaps.
Ability to zoom out and provide meaningful inferences from the data gathered. Able to communicate to the executive-level leaders.
In depth understanding and proficiency of project management methodology/tools, including Jira, Rally etc., for Software Development Life Cycle
Proven experience in working with external third party vendors and holding them accountable to meet the deadlines raising issues and resolving blockers on time to meet the project deadlines.
Proven ability to create and maintain executable Program schedules clearly showing dependencies if the schedule is not at the right level of detail raising issues to the right leaders at the right time Strong Planning mindset. Rally multiple teams to meet schedules with well defined and executed plans.s
Proven ability in tracking and analyzing project metrics and trends
Proven ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs and evaluate new ideas with partners across the organization
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; you're a can-do type of person and willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job done.
Manufacturing Program Manager - Should have experience in working with multiple cross domain teams preferably in the manufacturing space. Retail experience is a preferred.

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