Job Description
IT Manager Logistics Systems & Digital Transformation
Location: Long Beach, CA or Plano, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Long Beach: 2 days onsite / 3 days remote
Plano: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
Schedule: MondayFriday | 9:00 AM5:00 PM (1-hour lunch)
Work Week: 35 hours per week
Compensation: $120,000$135,000 annually
Pay Type: Exempt
Position Overview
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced IT Manager Logistics Systems & Digital Transformation to lead digital transformation initiatives and enterprise technology operations supporting logistics and business functions. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing business systems, infrastructure, software development, automation initiatives, IT support operations, vendor relationships, and technology strategy.
The ideal candidate combines strong leadership, project management, and systems expertise with a proven ability to drive innovation and deliver scalable technology solutions. This individual will work cross-functionally to support business growth through process optimization, systems integration, automation, and technology modernization efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
Lead internal technology team members, consultants, and external vendors
Assign priorities, manage workloads, monitor progress, and provide coaching and performance feedback
Establish departmental goals, key performance metrics, operational procedures, and service standards
Drive collaboration across business, operations, accounting, sales, and administrative teams
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
IT Strategy & Digital Transformation
Develop and execute technology strategies aligned with business objectives
Identify opportunities for automation, process optimization, systems integration, and operational improvements
Evaluate existing technology systems and recommend enhancements, replacements, and risk mitigation strategies
Provide leadership with analysis, recommendations, and project updates regarding technology initiatives
Support enterprise-wide digital transformation efforts across multiple business functions
Systems Operations & User Support
Oversee operation, maintenance, and support of transportation management, warehouse management, accounting, reporting, and enterprise systems
Manage Microsoft 365 applications and enterprise technology environments
Monitor system performance, incidents, service requests, and issue resolution activities
Maintain system documentation, standard operating procedures, manuals, and knowledge repositories
Coordinate technology changes, upgrades, audits, and support initiatives
Project Management & Solution Delivery
Lead technology projects including software implementation, infrastructure upgrades, automation initiatives, integrations, and application enhancements
Define project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, deliverables, and communication plans
Gather and translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions
Utilize project methodologies including Agile and Scrum where applicable
Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and aligned with business needs
Software Development & Systems Integration
Oversee software architecture, design, development, testing, deployment, and support activities
Support development of web applications, internal tools, automation initiatives, APIs, and data integrations
Ensure software development lifecycle standards, documentation, version control, and quality practices are followed
Promote continuous improvement in software delivery and systems performance
Infrastructure, Vendor Management & Technology Assets
Manage hardware procurement, software licensing, desktop support, endpoint management, and technology lifecycle activities
Support secure user environments including mobile devices, access management, authentication tools, and remote connectivity solutions
Maintain technology inventory records and asset audits
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, support agreements, and procurement activities
Monitor technology expenditures and cost optimization opportunities
Information Security & Compliance
Support technology security policies and best practices
Coordinate access controls, endpoint security, data protection initiatives, and compliance requirements
Assist with risk assessments, audit activities, incident response, and remediation efforts
Promote secure handling of business systems and company information
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
8+ years of experience in information technology, systems implementation, software development, or digital transformation required
3+ years of leadership or people management experience required
3+ years of IT project management experience including software implementation, automation, systems integration, or process improvement required
Previous consulting experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of transportation management systems, warehouse management systems, accounting systems, APIs, reporting tools, and web applications required
Experience with enterprise business systems and reporting platforms preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows and Linux environments, servers, cloud technologies, networking, remote connectivity, and endpoint support required
Experience with vendor management, procurement, contract coordination, and IT asset management required
Knowledge of information security, access management, compliance, and data protection preferred
Logistics, transportation, supply chain, trucking, freight, or warehouse industry experience preferred
Project Management certification preferred
Required Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and people development skills
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to translate business needs into practical technology solutions
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Strong customer-service mindset and user support capabilities
Experience creating business intelligence dashboards and reports preferred
Strong documentation and process management skills
English proficiency required
Additional language skills are a plus
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment
Frequently sit, use hands, and operate computer equipment for extended periods
Occasionally stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
Ability to lift and move up to 10 pounds occasionally
Must maintain close vision and ability to focus on detailed work
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
Travel Requirements
Occasional travel required for system implementations, operational support, vendor meetings, and business initiatives
Additional Information
Flexibility to provide support outside normal business hours for critical issues, maintenance activities, or project deployments as needed
Why Work With Wheeler Staffing Partners?
Wheeler Staffing Partners connects professionals with leading organizations across technology, logistics, operations, and business services. We are committed to helping candidates find meaningful opportunities that support professional growth, innovation, and long-term success.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Long Beach, CA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Website | http://wheelersp.com/ |
About Company
Wheeler Staffing Partners' (WSP) has outstanding client relationships providing consultants with access to some of the most desirable employment opportunities across the nation. Our experience, the solutions we provide, our business processes, and partnerships with our consultants and clients has made the company one of the most sought after placement firms for job seekers and companies of all sizes. WSP, provides all candidates with career opportunities, skill assessments, and interview consulting services and our clients with the candidates that meet their culture and skill set. From our Executive Retained Search Teams, Direct Hire and Contract Staffing Professionals to our RPO Service offerings, we create models to deliver a world-class service, with a sense of urgency and professionalism at the best price. Let us put our expertise and services to work for you!
Skills
- Access Controlunmatched
- Accountingunmatched
- Accounting Softwareunmatched
- Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Application Integrationunmatched
- Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
- Asset Managementunmatched
- Authenticationunmatched
- Automationunmatched
- Automation Systemsunmatched
- Best Practicesunmatched
- Budgetingunmatched
- Business Growthunmatched
- Business Intelligenceunmatched
- Business Operationsunmatched
- Business Servicesunmatched
- Business Skillsunmatched
- Business Solutionsunmatched
- Business Supportunmatched
- Cargo/Freightunmatched
- Cloud Computingunmatched
- Coachingunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Computer Scienceunmatched
- Consultingunmatched
- Contract Managementunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
- Desktop Administrationunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Documentation Standardsunmatched
- Endpoint Securityunmatched
- English Languageunmatched
- Financial Reportingunmatched
- Incident Responseunmatched
- Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
- Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
- Infrastructure Softwareunmatched
- Internet Applicationunmatched
- Inventory Managementunmatched
- Inventory Reportsunmatched
- Knowledge Repositoriesunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Linux Operating Systemunmatched
- Logisticsunmatched
- Logistics Managementunmatched
- Maintenance Servicesunmatched
- Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS)unmatched
- Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
- Mobile Devicesunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Network Connectivityunmatched
- Operational Improvementunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Operations Processesunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- People Managementunmatched
- Performance Analysisunmatched
- Performance Metricsunmatched
- Physical Demandsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Procurement Managementunmatched
- Procurement Softwareunmatched
- Project Management Certificationunmatched
- Project Management Softwareunmatched
- Project Trackingunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
- Quality Controlunmatched
- Record Keepingunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
- Requirements Managementunmatched
- Risk Analysisunmatched
- Risk Managementunmatched
- Sales Administrationunmatched
- Schedule Developmentunmatched
- Scrum Project Management and Software Developmentunmatched
- Set Goalsunmatched
- Software Administrationunmatched
- Software Architecture Designunmatched
- Software Developmentunmatched
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)unmatched
- Software Licensesunmatched
- Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
- Supply Chainunmatched
- System Integration (SI)unmatched
- System Operationsunmatched
- Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
- Systems Maintenanceunmatched
- Team Lead/Managerunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Technical Deliveryunmatched
- Technical Leadershipunmatched
- Technical Operationsunmatched
- Technical Strategyunmatched
- Technical Supportunmatched
- Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Truckingunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
- Warehousingunmatched
- Web Programmingunmatched
- Willing to Travelunmatched
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