IT Senior Project Manager

Skechers-Edc-Sprl; Milmort; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site gym

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Skechers is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager based in Belgium to lead the greenfield build-out of a 200,000 m² European Distribution Center. You will bridge US IT leadership and local stakeholders, coordinating DC operations, IT infrastructure, and third-party vendors to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years as an IT PM in DC/logistics, strong WMS/WCS knowledge, and PMP/ITIL certification.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager, preferably in a DC/logistics environment.
• Experience with warehouse technology deployments and systems integration is highly desirable.
• Proven track record delivering multi-million-dollar technology projects on time and within budget.

Responsabilités

• Manage all project lifecycle phases: requirements, design, build, test, deployment.
• Develop and monitor comprehensive project plans with budgets, milestones and risk plans.
• Coordinate with DC Operations, IT, Engineering and vendors; ensure alignment with Global PMO.
• Translate distribution requirements into clear objectives for real estate, construction, and IT teams.
• Track spend and ensure SOX compliance; report risks and progress to stakeholders.

Connaissances

Project management

PMP

ITIL

Agile

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

English (fluent)

French/Dutch

Microsoft Project

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's preferred

Outils

ServiceNow

Smartsheet

Jira

API integrations

Description du poste

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 & DeliveryChampion Skechers IT Project Delivery standards, practices, and toolsManage all phases of the project lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, build, test, and deploymentCreate and manage comprehensive project plans including risk mitigation plans, communication plans, resource requirements, milestones, and project cost tracking — organizing teams, setting objectives, managing operational changes, and transitioning projects to operationsDevelop 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 processMeasure and monitor progress at clearly defined milestones to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to expected quality standardsTrack and report project spend against defined budget line items; ensure compliance with all SOX requirementsOwn and drive the implementation of Manhattan Associates Active Warehouse Management (AWM) in the greenfield build-out of the Belgium EDCTechnical & Systems IntegrationCollaborate 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 teamsTranslate distribution requirements into clear objectives and timelines for real estate, construction, facilities, security, and IT infrastructure teamsEnsure a solid understanding of Warehouse Automation and API integrations with connected systems including legacy ERP, Customs, and Bonded Warehouse applicationsStakeholder Management & CommunicationFoster transparent and accountable communication across all project workstreams, ensuring permanent alignment between technical and functional teamsCommunicate regularly with Global IT PMO leadership (US) and local Belgium leadership on project risks, status updates, and strategic alignmentGather requirements and drive solutions by closely collaborating with internal and external stakeholders through all roadmap stagesEngage and manage vendor relationships, negotiating changes to commitments, scope, and requirements as neededThe Ideal CandidateEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; equivalent work experience accepted Master's Degree preferred8+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager, with at least 10 years of overall work experience; experience in a DC/logistics environment strongly preferredIdeal background: WCS/MHE Consultant or similar profile with a holistic, bigpicture view of how DC systems interactPrevious experience in warehousing, 3PL, warehouse automation, or distribution strongly preferredExperience with the infrastructure and operational needs of a large-scale Distribution Center, including DC facility technology deployments and DC operationsExperience coordinating cross-functional teams in a functional (nonhierarchical) leadership capacityPMP, CSM Certifications preferredTechnical SkillsExperience 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 CenterStrong understanding of Warehouse Automation and API integrations with legacy ERP, Customs, and Bonded Warehouse systemsExperience tracking and reporting project spend against defined budgets; familiarity with SOX compliance requirementsProven ability to execute high-profile, multi-million-dollar DC and logistics technology projectsExperience with IT service management frameworks and tools (e.g., ServiceNow) and IT operations processesExperience managing projects with onshore/offshore teams including third party installation teamsExperience with formal SDLC, ITIL, and infrastructure delivery methodologiesProficiency in Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Atlassian, or similar PPM toolsIn-depth experience with Agile and hybrid methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall)Multi-lingual proficiency required: English (mandatory) + French and/or DutchSoft SkillsDemonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication and presentation skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving mindsetAbility to take strategic direction from Global PM leadership (US) while operating autonomously on the ground in BelgiumProven track record working with both technical and functional teams in a DC/logistics environmentExpertise in managing vendor relationships and negotiating changes to commitments and requirementsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentCollaborative team player with a "can-do" attitude and the ability to see tasks through to completion with minimal guidanceProven leadership and influencing skills in a functional (non-hierarchical) environmentCustomer-focused mindset with a commitment to quality and continuous improvementWork ConditionsThis position requires a minimum on-site presence of 4 days per week at the Belgium EDC locationThe 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 OfferYou 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 historyThe 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-liveA 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 leadershipA 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 capabilitiesThe opportunity to work for a fast-growing global brand, whose European logistics footprint continues to expand and strengthenA 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 productsWHO 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 WelcomeSkechers 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 as detailed above.