Project Manager

Project Management

• Lead SAP EWM implementation and enhancement projects
• Manage project scope timelines budgets milestones and resources
• Coordinate system integration testing and user acceptance testing
• Develop and manage go-live readiness plans
• Lead hypercare and post-go-live stabilization
• Identify project risks dependencies and resource constraints
• Escalate issues that could affect implementation timelines or operational readiness
• Manage multiple priorities across operational and technical workstreams

System and Operational Integration

• Coordinate integration between SAP EWM SAP ECC or S/4HANA Transportation Management and external systems
• Support integration with warehouse control systems material flow systems scanners automation and EDI
• Translate warehouse and customer requirements into system solutions
• Validate that proposed solutions support actual Distribution workflows
• Coordinate configuration testing deployment and operational validation
• Ensure system transactions align with physical warehouse processes
• Support new-site launches and network optimization initiatives

Testing and Implementation

• Develop structured SIT and UAT plans
• Coordinate test scenarios and required test data
• Assign testing responsibilities across operational and technical teams
• Track defects corrective actions and retesting
• Confirm operational readiness before system deployment
• Coordinate cutover planning and go-live activities
• Monitor system and operational performance during hypercare
• Ensure unresolved issues have clear owners and target completion dates

Issue Management and Continuous Improvement

• Triage ongoing system and operational issues
• Coordinate root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Maintain project risk issue and decision logs
• Identify recurring system or process failures
• Recommend system enhancements and process improvements
• Support post-go-live optimization
• Evaluate opportunities to improve accuracy productivity visibility and system integrity

Documentation and Training

• Develop project plans process maps SOPs and operational work instructions
• Create system training materials for warehouse and customer service teams
• Coordinate end-user training before implementation
• Document system requirements testing outcomes decisions and process changes
• Maintain version control for project and training documentation
• Ensure the operation understands new processes before go-live
• Support cross-training and knowledge transfer to operational teams

Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary project coordination point for EWM initiatives
• Coordinate priorities among Expeditors Distribution IT warehouse operations and external partners
• Conduct regular project-status meetings
• Provide timely updates regarding timelines risks testing system defects and readiness
• Escalate decisions or resource needs requiring leadership support
• Maintain clear accountability for deliverables and action items
• Ensure operational concerns are represented during system design and implementation

*MUST BE LOCAL*

Qualifications :

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of customer relationship management software programs.
• Inventory management budgeting and accounting knowledge is required.
• Expeditors company policies and procedures knowledge.
• A good understanding of Expeditors products services and systems.
• Strong market and competition knowledge.

Skills:

• Effective interpersonal skills including proven abilities to listen comprehend effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel Word etc.).
• Requires direct warehouse-related experience in customer service with management skills such as planning supervising controlling organizing and staffing. Communication skills are necessary to establish effective working relationships.

Behaviors:

• Self-reflecting and open to feedback.
• Initiative and ability to work in autonomy.
• Role model of integrity and pride for all employees.
• Proven leadership attitude and background.
• Meet company standards of 52 hours training per year including as needed management/leadership training.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of software development principles.
• Experience with automation platforms such as Power Automate.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot and M365 technologies.
• Familiarity with data structures APIs integrations and system architecture.
• Basic understanding of AI machine learning LLMs and prompt engineering.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently.

Business Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to understand complex operational processes.
• Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing automations applications or digital solutions.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Experience working in operations logistics finance or enterprise shared services environments.
• Certifications in Microsoft Power Platform Azure AI Microsoft Copilot or related technologies.

Additional Information :

Expected base salary: $70304.00 

Eligible for bonus

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical Prescription Drug Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning & Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time