Technical Program Manager Logistics
Technical Program Manager Logistics
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Title: Technical Program Manager (Logistics)
Duration: Long term Job Id: 20372
Type: Full time / C2C
Job locations: San Francisco CA (onsite Mon to Fri)
Description
Tech Program Manager Logistics
- Retail/Ecommerce industry.
We are looking for a Tech Program Manager for the Logistics functional domain supporting cross functional projects across Logistics domain including Warehouse Management platform DC and Hub Rollouts improving DC Operations efficiencies Final Mile and Transportation projects and Returns. This role will primarily focus on these Large Logistics programs with established project management methodologies/tools to develop and execute Technology project plans in alignment with our company and Vendors Software Development Lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Use standard life cyle program management methodologies to drive large complex programs with Vendor and deliveries per aligned Flight plans.
- Use industry leading project management methodologies/tools leveraging JIRA Rally and work with the project team to successfully manage complex scopes of work(s) which include defining work effort and estimates developing effective team execution plan(s) supporting team work effort by removing impediments anticipating issues and ensuring that the right parties are engaged to resolve problems.
- Lead and coordinate discussions with business users and product owners for grooming business requirements for Supply Chain and Logistics systems (particularly Manhattan Associates Warehouse Management for Open Systems (WMOS) and IBM Sterling).
- Understand and manage activities for out of the box configuration versus customized extensions(MODs) development in WMOS system
- Ensure the relevant MOD Specifications and design Gaps are identified and resolved timely
- Manage integration touchpoints between WMOS and other upstream systems including Sterling OMS/IMS and Retek Merchandizing System (RMS).
- Manage integration touchpoints between WMOS and downstream 3rd party systems including ProShip and 3PL logistics provider external systems
- Manage development and QA of Microservices based interfaces for above integration points
- Manage messaging/error logging and performance monitoring mechanisms using AppDynamics
- Manage development and QA of transactional and analytical reports for supply chain and logistics systems using analytics platform and data visualization tool like Snowflake and MS Power BI
- Perform financial management of the project: budgeting & forecasting cost benefit analysis EV/ROI/earn vs. burn analysis team velocity etc. Own project budget. Expected to anticipate budget issues resolve timely and adjust forecasts.
- Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Plan monitor and track delivery of quality control and take corrective action as appropriate.
- Develop project quality control policy procedures and communication plans.
- Communicate project information to all project team members sponsors vendors and Technology managers as appropriate.
- Anticipate strategic impact to projects (inter dependencies to/from other projects) and coordinate with appropriate parties.
- Recommend project strategy. Clearly articulate explanations of complex regulatory and project issues/risks to team members and management within the organization.
- Establish motivate and lead highperformance crossfunctional teams.
- Build effective partnerships with and between the developers architects QA Team and product managers and across the company.
- Coordinate with potential product vendors to collect and analyze information and negotiate resolution of issues impacting projects.
Criteria:
- Bachelors or masters in Computers Science Applications or equivalent work experience
- 10 years of Project/ Program management experience
- 8 years relevant experience in Logistics Supply Chain and Retail experience
- Deep Technical understanding of Logistics IT systems design and architecture knowhow.
- Experience in working with technical developers in making progress on technical deliverables/ milestones.
- Proven experience in Large Programs delivery management in the Retail and/or Logistics space.
- Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems like Manhattan or relevant packages.
- Proven ability in project estimating budgeting tools story development technical concepts and defect tracking
- Experience integrating systems on multiplatform.
- Creating Roadmaps/ Flight Plans for projects that are yet to start and driving progress to the aligned roadmaps.
- Ability to zoom out and provide meaningful inferences from the data gathered. Able to communicate to the executivelevel leaders.
- In depth understanding and proficiency of project management methodology/tools including Jira Rally etc. for Software Development Life Cycle
- Certification in SAFe and any other relevant Agile proficiency area is preferred.
- Proven ability in tracking and analyzing project metrics and trends
- Proven ability to understand and discuss technical concepts manage tradeoffs and evaluate new ideas with partners across the organization
- Strong team collaboration facilitation communication and influence skills
- Strong analytical abilities and interest to use data and metrics to back up recommendations prioritization and drive actions
- Strong drive towards execution; youre a cando type of person and willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job done.
- Location Preference is North Point Office. Hybrid to San Jose office may be considered.
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