IT Project Manager

Jobtailor; Livonia (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior IT/PM to lead cross-functional transportation technology initiatives in Missouri. This hybrid role requires 3 days on site weekly, with flexibility based on project load.

You will manage end-to-end delivery from requirements through implementation and post-launch support, driving API and EDI integrations, TMS workflows, and data quality. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in logistics tech, strong stakeholder management, and experience with cloud platforms,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/SCM/Business or equivalent experience.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience, 5+ in transportation/logistics environments.
• Strong understanding of transportation and supply chain operations including dispatching & routing.
• Experience with TMS and logistics tech platforms.
• Knowledge of API integrations, EDI, and data exchange processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional initiatives across transportation operations.
• Manage full lifecycle of technology projects from requirements to post-launch support.
• Lead API, EDI, TMS integrations and other logistics platforms.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, timelines, and documentation.
• Coordinate testing activities (system, integration, UAT) for deployments.
• Monitor performance and identify optimization opportunities after implementation.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and drive process standardization and operational excellence.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Agile / Scrum

Cross-functional collaboration

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS / SCM / Business

Tools

TMS

EDI

APIs

SQL

BI tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Hybrid opportunity (3 days on site per week, occasionally 4-5 days based on project load).
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that support business and technology goals across transportation operations.
• Collaborate with IT, operational teams, and key stakeholders to ensure successful project execution from planning through delivery.
• Manage the full lifecycle of technology projects from requirements gathering through implementation and post-launch support.
• Lead integration initiatives involving APIs, EDI transactions, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and other logistics platforms.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, timelines, resource plans, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define business requirements and technical specifications.
• Oversee data integration activities, including mapping, validation, transformation, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate testing activities, including system, integration, and user acceptance testing, to ensure successful deployments.
• Monitor solution performance after implementation and identify opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and potential roadblocks while developing mitigation plans to maintain project momentum.
• Ensure technical documentation remains current and accurate.
• Facilitate Agile project activities, including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
• Support cross-functional teams in driving process standardization and operational excellence initiatives.
• Promote adherence to cybersecurity and data protection standards throughout project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience with 5 years of that experience within transportation, logistics, supply chain, freight brokerage, or 3PL environments.
• Strong understanding of transportation and supply chain operations, including dispatching, routing, carrier management, fleet operations, and freight movement.
• Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and logistics technology platforms.
• Knowledge of API integrations, EDI transactions, and system-to-system data exchange processes.
• Experience coordinating software implementations, enhancements, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• PMP is a Plus, Scrum Master, Agile, or similar project management certification is preferred.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms, microservices architecture, and event‑driven systems is preferred.
• Working knowledge of SQL, reporting tools, data analysis, or business intelligence platforms is preferred.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, including identity and access management, application security, cloud security, network architecture, and business continuity planning is preferred.
• Experience managing technology vendors, carriers, and third‑party logistics partners is preferred.