IT Senior Project Manager
Core
Lead the greenfield build-out of a 200,000 m² state-of-the-art European Distribution Center (EDC) in Belgium, managing technology deployment, systems integration, and cross-functional delivery for a major footwear brand.
Role type
Senior IT Project Manager (Logistics/Infrastructure)
Builds
A new European Distribution Center (EDC) with advanced warehouse automation and integrated IT systems
Domain
Logistics, Warehousing, Distribution, IT Infrastructure
Required skills
Project lifecycle management, risk mitigation, budget tracking, stakeholder management, vendor negotiation, requirements gathering, SDLC, ITIL, Agile/Hybrid methodologies, WMS implementation, API integrations, cross-functional team leadership
Preferred skills
WCS/MHE Consultant background, DC/logistics environment experience, Warehouse Automation expertise, legacy ERP integration, SOX compliance, multi-million-dollar project execution, onshore/offshore team coordination
Technologies
Manhattan Associates Active Warehouse Management (AWM), ServiceNow, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Atlassian, legacy ERP, Customs systems, Bonded Warehouse applications
Responsibilities
Champion IT Project Delivery standards and tools; manage project lifecycle from requirements to deployment; create and monitor comprehensive project plans including risk and cost tracking; implement Manhattan Associates AWM; collaborate with DC Operations, Engineering, and IT teams to define technical dependencies; translate distribution requirements into objectives for construction and IT infrastructure; foster communication across workstreams; manage vendor relationships and negotiate scope changes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC