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

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