Project Manager
il y a 2 jours
Leeds
Job Title: Project Manager Location: West Yorkshire (3 days per week) Contract Type: Outside IR35 Contract Market Rate Duration: 18-month Overview Project Manager to lead the delivery of a Warehouse Execution System (WES) and One Tablet / Unified Inventory Solution, while providing support to the Global Transportation Management System (TMS) initiative. The role involves coordinating multiple internal development teams, an external global solution provider, and cross-functional business stakeholders to ensure seamless execution, change management, and end-user adoption. Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Duties (Typical 9–5): • Lead and manage the delivery of the Warehouse Execution System and One Tablet unified interface project., • Coordinate with three internal development teams and external professional services resources., • Partner with a global solution provider (Infosys) to align project scope, milestones, and deliverables., • Manage integration across three ERP systems (back end) to deliver a single front-end user experience., • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, ensuring dependencies and risks are tracked and mitigated., • Collaborate closely with Business Analysts and Project Manager in the US (UK and US-based) to gather requirements and ensure solution alignment., • Liaise with warehouse operations, change and training teams, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to drive adoption and training readiness., • Support the US-led Transportation Management System project where required., • Drive effective stakeholder communication, ensuring transparency and buy-in across business and IT teams., • Facilitate project ceremonies (stand-ups, steering meetings, retrospectives) and ensure clear action ownership., • Proactively identify and resolve issues, escalating when necessary., • Foster a collaborative, can-do culture within the internal development teams to overcome resistance to change. Essential Skills & Experience • Proven experience delivering warehouse or supply chain technology projects (Warehouse Execution Systems, ERP, or similar)., • Strong understanding of warehouse operations and the ability to bridge the gap between business and technical teams., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging at multiple levels., • Ability to work across multiple time zones and coordinate with global teams., • Strong project planning, risk management, and delivery governance capabilities., • Proactive, hands-on problem solver with a “can-do” attitude., • Experience managing external suppliers and ensuring deliverables meet quality and time expectations. Desirable / Nice-to-Have Skills • Familiarity with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) or similar middleware technologies., • Experience with Infosys or other global solution partners., • Exposure to multi-ERP environments and user experience integration projects. Team Environment • Collaborative global team, including UK and US-based., • Internal developers supported by external professional services and a global solution provider., • Flexible working arrangements (core hours 9–5 or 10–6). Project Context This program is part of a major digital transformation initiative aiming to unify multiple warehouse systems into a single, streamlined platform. The Warehouse Execution System and One Tablet Solution are key enablers for operational efficiency, providing a consistent user experience across three ERP back ends. The project is 18 months into delivery and now requires a strong PM to drive integration, alignment, and delivery of remaining milestones.