WMOS Sr. Technical Project Manager | Rocklin, CA (Onsite-Hybrid)

Role: WMOS Sr. Technical Project Manager

Location: Rocklin, CA (Onsite-Hybrid) – No Remote at this time
Req ID: 49710-1
Client: CTS / WSI

Top 3 Skills

· 10+ years of Project/Program Management experience.

· 8+ years relevant experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, and Retail.

· Deep technical understanding of Logistics IT systems, design, and architecture know-how.

Summary

· We are looking for a Senior Project Manager for the Logistics functional domain, supporting cross-functional projects across Logistics including Warehouse Management platform DC and Hub Rollouts, improving DC Operations efficiencies, Final Mile and Transportation projects, and Returns.

· This role will primarily focus on Logistics projects with established project management methodologies/tools to develop and execute Technology project plans in alignment with our company and Vendor’s Software Development Lifecycle.

Responsibilities

· 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. Share with leadership what is needed from them to keep the projects on track.

· Maintain a clear schedule and escalate at the right time if the right level of schedule details isn’t present to execute the project. Maintain realistic schedules for internal and external vendor partners.

· Use industry-leading project management methodologies/tools leveraging JIRA, Rally, and work with the project team to successfully manage complex scopes of work(s), including defining work effort and estimates, developing effective execution plans, supporting team efforts by removing impediments, anticipating issues, and engaging the right parties 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 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 the 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 platforms and visualization tools 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, 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 (interdependencies to/from other projects) and coordinate with appropriate parties.

· Recommend project strategy and clearly articulate explanations of complex regulatory and project issues/risks to team members and management.

· Establish, motivate, and lead high-performance cross-functional teams.

· Build effective partnerships with and between 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.

Skillset

· Experience working with technical developers in achieving technical deliverables/milestones.

· Proven planning mindset – creating and maintaining executable schedules for projects to meet deadlines; ability to present and escalate if the right level of detail is missing.

· Proven experience executing projects in the Retail and/or Logistics space.

· Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems like Manhattan or similar packages.

· Proven ability in project estimating, budgeting tools, story development, technical concepts, and defect tracking.

· Experience integrating systems on multi-platform environments.

· Ability to zoom out and provide meaningful inferences from data gathered; communicate status effectively to leadership, including senior executives.

· In-depth understanding and proficiency of project management methodology/tools, including Jira and Rally, 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 with a data-driven approach to recommendations and prioritization.

· Strong drive towards execution – proactive, hands-on attitude.

· Proven ability to articulate project risks/issues with owners and due dates; provide examples of past issue resolution.

· Ability to work with 3rd party vendors, see the big picture, and hold partners accountable for timelines.

Thanks,

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Pratiksha Hatkar | New York Technology Partners

120 Wood Avenue S | Suite 504 | Iselin NJ 08830

Direct: 201.604.3826 EXT: 441