Project Manager WMS Integration

About The Role:

We are seeking a high-impact Project Manager to lead and execute critical operational and system implementation initiatives across multiple warehouse and logistics sites. This role demands a hands-on, highly mobile leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and can enforce project structure, resolve roadblocks, and ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.

The Project Manager will oversee 2 concurrent project workstreams, coordinate POD-based implementation teams, and serve as the central accountability driver across operational, technical, and vendor stakeholders. This position requires extensive travel to distribution centers across the U.S.

Responsibilities:

Project Execution & Adherence

• Manage project execution — planning, implementation, tracking, accountability adherence, detail follow-up with assigned operational and POD team members on meeting assignment timelines and all required documentation — Responsibility to manage 1-2 WMS integration across multiple sites.
• Ensure strict adherence to defined milestones, budgets, and scope, escalating risks proactively.to POD Implementation Manage and Steering Committee
• Participate as the project management lead for a dedicated POD team structure, ensuring roles, responsibilities, and deliverables are clearly aligned and executed.

Accountability & Risk Mitigation

• Drive cross-functional accountability through structured follow-up with responsible parties in operations, IT, training, POD Team members and vendors.
• Identify and manage project risks, interdependencies, and bottlenecks with clear mitigation plans and timelines.
• Conduct site readiness assessments and develop corrective action plans where needed.

Structured Reporting

• Own the project communications rhythm:
  • Daily reports for site-level task status, blockers, and logistics
  • Weekly executive updates covering project KPIs, risks, timeline adherence
  • Monthly dashboards tied to overall budget performance, milestone delivery, and resource alignment
• Facilitate tollgate reviews and go/no-go decision checkpoints with key stakeholders.

Field Implementation & Travel

• Travel to implementation sites regularly (estimated 14–16 months with 90%+ travel) to oversee onsite execution, lead meetings, and conduct audits.
• Coordinate with local site leaders, WMS implementation team members, trainers, to ensure real-time issue resolution and training delivery.

Requirements:

• Experience with PMO principles or Industrial Engineering degree with a benefit with WMS integrations a plus
• Project management experience in logistics, warehouse systems (WMS), or operations environments
• Beneficial to have experience managing multiple concurrent projects across different teams or locations.
• Experience implementing WMS, ERP, or large-scale operational systems.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; confidence leading meetings from floor to C-suite.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively for the full duration of the project.

Key Competencies

• Relentless follow-through and ownership mindset
• Strong operational and cross-functional coordination
• Structured project reporting and metric tracking
• Change management and stakeholder alignment
• Ability to lead under pressure with high visibility