Senior Project Manager - Logistics
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Job Title: Senior Project Manager Logistics
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
Department: Distribution & Transportation (D&T)
Location:
USA (Salt Lake City, Utah) or Canada (Toronto, Ontario) or REMOTE
Mainly remote/home office
Travel required: 25-35% annually for onsite project work
Scope & Communication:
Coverage Area: Primarily North America, with potential involvement in global projects
Internal Communication: HQ teams (Finance, Legal, IT/SAP, Procurement, Customs)
Distribution Centers / Warehouses
Supply Chain & Brand Teams (Sales, Finance, Customer Service)
External Communication: 3PL partners (warehouse & transportation)
Equipment suppliers
Consulting companies
Purpose: Information exchange, negotiation, project steering, training, decision support
General Purpose:
Lead logistics automation projects ($10M-$50M scale) to:
Enable growth
Drive warehouse strategy and automation
Improve speed to customer
Support D2C transformation
Optimize cost and service quality
Enhance processes and IT system integration
Manage project budgets, risks, KPIs, and stakeholder alignment
Main Responsibilities:
Oversee multiple projects simultaneously
Own project concept, business case, and scope
Develop project charter, master plan, risk mitigation, and team setup
Lead steering committees with senior management
Manage resources: people, budget, IT tools, data analysis
Drive system/process improvements and IT integrations
Lead UAT for automation and SAP integration
Monitor project performance (cost, timing, scope, risks)
Support operating budget development
Ensure change management and stakeholder alignment
Evaluate post-Go-Live success and propose improvements
Manage external consultants
Potential global project involvement (Europe, Asia)
Qualifications & Skills:
Technical Skills:
Strong project management experience
Deep knowledge of SCM, logistics, warehouse operations, IT/SAP integration
Fluent English (verbal & written); French or German is a plus
Data analysis and process optimization skills
Proficiency in SAP (ECC, S/4, EWM), MS Office, Power BI, Visio
Lean management & continuous improvement (preferred)
Project Management Certification (e.g., PMI) is a plus
Behavioral Skills:
Structured, organized, and analytical
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Effective time/stress management and prioritization
Ability to lead and work with diverse, intercultural teams
Willingness to travel
Experience & Education:
10+ years in project management (preferably logistics/warehousing/transportation)
Experience with IT projects (SAP ECC, S/4, EWM)
Familiarity with 3PL providers and contract logistics
Real estate project experience is a plus
Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Location:
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Category:
- Logistics And Warehousing