IT Senior Project Manager

4076 Skechers EDC SPRL; Belgique; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Employee discounts

Job summary

Skechers is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager based in Belgium to lead the greenfield build-out of a new European Distribution Center, coordinating between US-based IT leadership and Belgium stakeholders. You will drive the technology deployment for the 200,000 m² facility, bridging DC operations, IT, engineering, and vendors to deliver on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.

The role requires 8+ years in IT project management, strong leadership of cross-functional teams, knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; equivalent work experience accepted.
• 8+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager; 10+ years overall; DC/logistics experience preferred.
• Experience in warehousing, 3PL, warehouse automation, or distribution.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in a non-hierarchical leadership capacity.
• PMP and/or CSM certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the project lifecycle from requirements gathering through deployment.
• Develop estimates for schedules, effort, and cost; manage scope changes.
• Monitor milestones to ensure on-time delivery within budget and quality.
• Track spend and ensure SOX compliance.
• Own the implementation of Manhattan Active Warehouse Management in the Belgium EDC.
• Collaborate with DC Operations, IT, Engineering, and vendors.

Skills

IT Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Agile & Hybrid Methods

PMP Certification

CSM Certification

WMS/WCS/MHE

API Integrations

SOX Compliance

Vendor Management

Multilingual: English, French or Dutch

Education

Bachelor's in CS or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

ServiceNow

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Atlassian Suite (Jira/Confluence)

Job description

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers — The Comfort Technology Company® — has been dedicated for over 30 years to helping men, women, and children around the world look good and feel great. Comfort innovation is at the heart of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at an outstanding value. From our diverse footwear collections to our ever expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand. Driven by sustained growth in its European logistics operations and backed by a major strategic investment, Skechers is entering a new era in its European distribution development. In this context, we are looking for a Senior IT Project Manager based in Belgium to play a central role in the technology deployment of our future European Distribution Center. As the primary local IT Project Manager for Project Uno, you will be at the forefront of an extraordinary undertaking: the greenfield build-out of a 200,000 m² state-of-the-art European Distribution Center (EDC) in Belgium — a flagship investment that will redefine Skechers' logistics capabilities across the continent for years to come. This is a high-visibility, high-impact mission for an experienced project leader who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments and is energized by the challenge of building something from the ground up. Operating within Skechers' Global IT Project Management Office, you will work at the intersection of technology, operations, and business strategy — bridging US-based global IT leadership and local European stakeholders to ensure that all technology initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will exercise functional leadership across cross-functional teams spanning DC Operations, IT, Engineering, and third-party vendors.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery Champion Skechers IT Project Delivery standards, practices, and tools

Manage all phases of the project lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, build, test, and deployment

Develop and/or review estimates and estimating assumptions for project schedules, effort, and cost using established models and past experience; review and manage all changes to requirements through a formally defined scope change process

Measure and monitor progress at clearly defined milestones to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to expected quality standards

Track and report project spend against defined budget line items; ensure compliance with all SOX requirements

Own and drive the implementation of Manhattan Associates Active Warehouse Management (AWM) in the greenfield build-out of the Belgium EDC

Technical & Systems Integration

Collaborate daily with DC Operations, Engineering, IT Infrastructure, network, cloud, and security teams to identify requirements, process flows, and technical dependencies; coordinate all project activities with business owners and support teams

Translate distribution requirements into clear objectives and timelines for real estate, construction, facilities, security, and IT infrastructure teams

Ensure a solid understanding of Warehouse Automation and API integrations with connected systems including legacy ERP, Customs, and Bonded Warehouse applications

Stakeholder Management & Communication

Foster transparent and accountable communication across all project workstreams, ensuring permanent alignment between technical and functional teams

Communicate regularly with Global IT PMO leadership (US) and local Belgium leadership on project risks, status updates, and strategic alignment

Gather requirements and drive solutions by closely collaborating with internal and external stakeholders through all roadmap stages

Engage and manage vendor relationships, negotiating changes to commitments, scope, and requirements as needed

The Ideal Candidate

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; equivalent work experience accepted

Master's Degree preferred

8+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager, with at least 10 years of overall work experience; experience in a DC/logistics environment strongly preferred

Ideal background: WCS/MHE Consultant or similar profile with a holistic, big-picture view of how DC systems interact

Previous experience in warehousing, 3PL, warehouse automation, or distribution strongly preferred

Experience with the infrastructure and operational needs of a large-scale Distribution Center, including DC facility technology deployments and DC operations

Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in a functional (nonhierarchical) leadership capacity

PMP, CSM Certifications preferred

Technical Skills

Experience with DC technologies: Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) — ideally Manhattan Associates Active Warehouse Management, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and Warehouse Control Systems (WCS)

Experience implementing Warehouse Management Systems in a large Distribution Center

Strong understanding of Warehouse Automation and API integrations with legacy ERP, Customs, and Bonded Warehouse systems

Experience tracking and reporting project spend against defined budgets; familiarity with SOX compliance requirements

Proven ability to execute high-profile, multi-million-dollar DC and logistics technology projects

Experience with IT service management frameworks and tools (e.g., ServiceNow) and IT operations processes

Experience managing projects with onshore/offshore teams including third party installation teams

Experience with formal SDLC, ITIL, and infrastructure delivery methodologies

Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Atlassian, or similar PPM tools

In-depth experience with Agile and hybrid methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall)

Multi-lingual proficiency required: English (mandatory) + French and/or Dutch

Soft Skills

Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

Ability to take strategic direction from Global PM leadership (US) while operating autonomously on the ground in Belgium

Proven track record working with both technical and functional teams in a DC/logistics environment

Expertise in managing vendor relationships and negotiating changes to commitments and requirements

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Collaborative team player with a "can-do" attitude and the ability to see tasks through to completion with minimal guidance

Proven leadership and influencing skills in a functional (non-hierarchical) environment

Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Work Conditions

This position requires a minimum on-site presence of 4 days per week at the Belgium EDC location

The IT Senior Project Manager must be willing and able to travel occasionally to the US (approx. 8 weeks over the course of the project)

Our Offer

You bring the expertise to Skechers, and in return, we offer you:

A Senior IT Project Manager position within the Global IT PMO, entrusting you with responsibility for one of the most ambitious and complex technology projects in Skechers' European history

The unique opportunity to build the project from scratch — contributing concretely to the design, deployment, and launch of a brand new European Distribution Center, highly automated and equipped with the most advanced technologies, from greenfield to go-live

A position reporting to the Director of IT Project Management and the Senior Vice President IT & CIO of Skechers — a short reporting line, close to strategic decision-making, offering significant visibility and exposure within the company's global IT leadership

A dynamic and stimulating work environment, at the heart of a modern, state-of-the-art Distribution Center in constant evolution — where your decisions will help shape the future of Skechers' European distribution capabilities

The opportunity to work for a fast-growing global brand, whose European logistics footprint continues to expand and strengthen

A Belgian employment contract with an attractive and competitive compensation package, complemented by Skechers' own employee benefits including access to our on-site gym and exclusive employee discounts on brand products

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company®—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good.

Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value.

From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

Be You - Feel Welcome Skechers recognises the importance and power of diversity within our business.

We ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or health conditions, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions