Senior IT Project Manager: EU Distribution Center Build

Skechers U.S.A., Inc.; Belgique; À distance; EUR 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site gym

Employee discounts on brand products

Résumé du poste

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager in Belgium to lead the greenfield build-out of a flagship European Distribution Center.

You will bridge US-based IT leadership with local European stakeholders, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and high quality standards. This role requires 8+ years as an IT Project Manager, extensive DC/logistics experience, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across IT, operations, facilities, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; Master's preferred
• 8+ years as IT Project Manager; 10+ years total; DC/logistics experience preferred
• Experience with warehouse tech and DC deployments; cross-functional leadership

Responsabilités

• Champion Skechers IT Project Delivery standards, practices, and tools
• Manage all phases of the project lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, build, test, and deployment
• Create and manage comprehensive project plans including risk mitigation plans, communication plans, resource requirements, milestones, and project cost tracking
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Connaissances

IT project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

SOX compliance

Agile & hybrid

English

French

Dutch

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Outils

Manhattan Associates WMS

MHE (Material Handling Equipment)

WCS

ServiceNow

PM tools (MS Project/Smartsheet/Jira)

Description du poste

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager in Belgium to lead the greenfield build-out of a flagship European Distribution Center.

You will bridge US-based IT leadership with local European stakeholders, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and high quality standards. This role requires 8+ years as an IT Project Manager, extensive DC/logistics experience, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across IT, operations, facilities, and vendors.