Experience with WMS implementation, preferably Manhattan WMS (WMi, WMOS, MAWM)
Strong project management skills to lead smaller projects and initiatives
Interpersonal skills for effective leadership and negotiation
Excellent communication skills for interactions with business and IT teams
Analytical skills to simplify complex processes and issues
Strong planning and organizational abilities for multi-project management
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the project team including developers and QA
Develop and execute project resource plans and track progress
Ensure compliance with IT Project Management Methodology
Manage project budget, purchase orders, and invoices
Obtain approval for the Project Charter and manage project scope
Identify and communicate project risks and issues
Coordinate user discovery sessions with Business Analyst to gather project requirements
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the project team (developers, QA, business partners)
Develop and execute resource and project plans, staff the project team accordingly, and track the progress of tasks and milestones
Ensure adherence to IT Project Management Methodology
Manage the project budget, purchase orders and invoices
Create and gain approval of the Project Charter; manage project scope and change requests
Identify, mitigate, escalate and communicate issues and risk
Partner with the Business Analyst to coordinate and/or lead user discovery sessions and project team meetings to gather and organize project business requirements and use cases on assigned projects
Identify and present innovative solutions to improve cross-functional processes and operational efficiency
Work with project leaders and architects to determine the right technical solutions that meet the business requirements
Work closely with the quality assurance team to make certain the correct testing methodology/tools/reporting is used, focusing on requirements and user test methodology to ensure fulfillment of business requirements and IT quality, architectural, and security standards
Oversee the development of change management strategy, including training documentation and classes, if needed
Qualifications:
7+ years experience as a Project Manager
Experience with managing projects for WMS implementation, preferrably Manhattan WMS (WMi, WMOS, MAWM).
Strong project management skills, ability to lead small projects and initiatives or requirements/process/testing aspects of larger projects with minimal oversight
Ability to lead business and IT associates with strong interpersonal skills, including collaboration, facilitation, leadership, and negotiation skills
Excellent written and verbal communications skills to facilitate communications between and among highly experienced business and IT associates
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to breakdown and effectively communicate complex business and technical processes, problems, and issues
Excellent planning and organizational skills; capable of multi-tasking across several projects
