Jr. Project Manager – WMS Software Implementations - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta, GA

Interlake Mecalux, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance

Opportunities for career development

Job summary

Interlake Mecalux, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Jr. Project Manager for WMS Software Implementations. This role involves managing up to 5 simultaneous projects, ensuring they meet timelines and budgets while maintaining strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree related to Logistics and fluency in English, with Spanish proficiency preferred. Competitive benefits include a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Understanding of warehouse, logistics, and supply chain processes.
• Knowledge of Agile Methodologies; PMP Certification preferred.
• Availability to travel approximately 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project meets its goals, timeline, and budget.
• Review and understand project scope, deadlines, and goals.
• Organize project information in SAP and create schedules and budgets.
• Build and maintain trust with clients for smooth execution.
• Monitor project status and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

English language fluency

Spanish language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or relevant field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job offer: Jr. Project Manager – WMS Software Implementations - Atlanta, GA

Department:

Software

Location:

Atlanta, GA

Job Description:

Interlake Mecalux designs, develops, and implements its own Warehouse Management System (WMS): EasyWMS. We are seeking a Jr. WMS Implementation Project Manager to join our WMS Operations team in Atlanta, GA. The WMS Operations team is responsible for implementing EasyWMS for all Interlake Mecalux clients purchasing this product.

The Jr. WMS Implementation Project Manager, critical to project success, manages an average of 5 simultaneous projects in the US, Canada, and occasionally Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Project Success: Ensure the project meets its goals, timeline, and budget.
• Scope Management: Review and understand project scope, deadlines, and goals.
• Scheduling and Resource Management:
  • Organize project information in SAP.
  • Create project schedules and budgets.
  • Communicate resource needs to team leaders.
  • Coordinate internal and client kick-off meetings and manage on-site travel logistics.
  • Lead the on-site team during the go-live phase
• Design Review & Change Management:
  • Understand and oversee the design solution.
  • Ensure necessary warehouse KPIs and data are collected for future comparison and project success measurement.
  • Manage any scope changes, coordinating with Sales Reps. and clients.
• Client Relationship Management:
  • Build and maintain trust with clients.
  • Establish direct communication to facilitate smooth project execution.
• Project Monitoring:
  • Monitor the project status and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Weekly reporting of project status to clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Monitor warehouse performance post-go-live to evaluate if the goals are being met.
  • Ensure all deliverables are met during Go-Live through to project closure.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or relevant field as it relates to Logistics.
• An understanding of warehouse, logistics, and supply chain processes. Previous experience working with an WMS in a warehouse is preferred.
• Knowledge related to Agile Methodologies. PMP Certification is preferred.
• Availability to Travel: Approximately 20% of the time
• Professional Personal Presentation
• English language fluency is absolutely required. Proficiency in Spanish, both spoken and written, is highly preferred.
• Interpersonal skills: Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with both clients and internal teams. Highly organized, detail-oriented, with a desire to learn.

Interlake Mecalux offers:

• Competitive compensation.
• Become part of an industry leading dynamic team with a high focus on delivering results and continuous improvement.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match; 100% vested immediately upon contributing and no waiting period to start participating.
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off with the option to cash out unused PTO every year.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance plans, along with dental and vision benefits.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement; specialize in specific areas or gain new skills in different departments.