Project Manager, Business Transformation and Implementation

Focus; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus is seeking a Project Manager, Business Transformation and Implementation to lead strategic initiatives across WMS, RMS, TMS, and BI platforms. You will plan, coordinate, and execute cross-functional programs, delivering on-time, in-scope projects with strong governance and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires leading complex enterprise programs, coordinating with Operations, IT, Finance, Sales, and Executive Leadership, and balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide implementation projects including WMS, RMS, TMS and BI.
• Develop integrated project plans, schedules, milestones and budgets.
• Coordinate warehouse launches from planning to go-live.
• Manage customer implementations, onboarding, testing and transition.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across departments and vendors.

Skills

Enterprise project management

Program management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Scheduling & budgeting

Risk management

Process improvement

Systems implementation

Change management

Executive communication

Vendor management

Facilitation & decision making

Analytical problem solving

Customer onboarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Monday.com

Asana

Jira

Power BI

Visio/Lucidchart

SharePoint/Microsoft 365

Job description

This individual will lead cross-functional projects including WMS and RMS implementations, new warehouse launches, customer implementations, continuous improvement initiatives, and other enterprise transformation programs. We are looking for someone with a strong background in project and program management within logistics, supply chain, warehousing, or 3PL operations, along with experience leading technology implementations and operational change.

• Title: Project Manager, Business Transformation & Implementation
• Target Salary: Approximately $130,00-$150,000 base + annual performance bonus
• Preferred Location: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Delaware, with the Chicago metropolitan area also being considered
• Travel: Approximately 30% to 50%. Hybrid work arrangement with regular travel to Metropolitan facilities, customer locations, and implementation sites as required.

Ideally, we are looking for someone who can operate independently, drive multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously, and partner effectively with Operations, IT, Finance, Customer Success, and Executive Leadership.

Position Overview

As the Project Manager, Business Transformation and Implementation, you will lead strategic enterprise initiatives that modernize Metropolitan Warehouse and Delivery's operations, technology, and customer experience. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing cross-functional programs including WMS and RMS implementations, new warehouse launches, customer implementations, systems integrations, process improvement initiatives, and operational transformation projects. This is a highly visible role requiring exceptional project management, leadership, and organizational skills. You will partner closely with Operations, IT, Engineering, Finance, Sales, Customer Success, HR, and Executive Leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with Metropolitan's strategic objectives. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment, is comfortable managing multiple complex initiatives simultaneously, and can effectively balance strategic planning with hands‑on execution.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide implementation projects including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Returns Management Systems (RMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Business Intelligence platforms, and other strategic technology initiatives.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, resource plans, and project budgets.
• Coordinate new warehouse and distribution center launches from planning through operational go-live, including facilities, IT, equipment, staffing, inventory migration, customer onboarding, and operational readiness.
• Manage customer implementation projects, ensuring successful onboarding, integration, testing, training, and operational transition.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between Operations, IT, Engineering, Finance, HR, Sales, Customer Success, and external vendors.
• Establish project governance including Steering Committee meetings, executive dashboards, RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs, action registers, and status reporting.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize schedule, operational, and customer impacts.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), system testing, cutover planning, hypercare activities, and post-implementation stabilization.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, quality, customer experience, automation, and standardization.
• Develop and maintain standardized project management methodologies, templates, documentation, and implementation playbooks.
• Support executive leadership with project reporting, milestone reviews, resource planning, and strategic recommendations.
• Coordinate vendor relationships and implementation partners to ensure contractual commitments, deliverables, and timelines are achieved.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, decision sessions, and executive presentations.
• Monitor project financial performance including implementation costs, capital expenditures, and budget adherence.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent related work experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.

Experience

• 7+ years of project or program management experience leading enterprise initiatives.
• Experience implementing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP, RMS, TMS, or similar enterprise platforms.
• Experience managing distribution center startups, warehouse expansions, or operational implementations.
• Experience within logistics, transportation, supply chain, warehousing, or third-party logistics (3PL).
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority.
• Experience managing external vendors, implementation partners, consultants, and technology providers.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects exceeding $1M in implementation value preferred.
• Strong executive communication and presentation experience.
• Experience developing project governance, executive reporting, and implementation methodologies.
• Experience with change management, organizational readiness, and operational process improvement.

Required Skills

• Enterprise project and program management.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management.
• Project scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Risk management and issue resolution.
• Business process improvement and operational excellence.
• Systems implementation and technology deployment.
• Change management and organizational readiness.
• Executive communication and presentation skills.
• Vendor and implementation partner management.
• Meeting facilitation and decision management.
• Analytical problem solving and decision making.
• Customer implementation and onboarding management.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com, Asana, Jira, or similar project management platforms.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
• Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
• Microsoft Visio or Lucidchart for process mapping.
• SharePoint and Microsoft 365 collaboration tools.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), ERP, and RMS platforms.
• Experience with project portfolio reporting and executive dashboards.
• Understanding of API integrations, systems testing, and implementation methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Core Competencies

• Leadership and Influence: Builds alignment across diverse teams and drives projects forward without direct authority.
• Strategic Execution: Converts business strategy into executable implementation plans and measurable outcomes.
• Ownership and Accountability: Takes full responsibility for project success from planning through stabilization.
• Organizational Excellence: Effectively manages multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Business Acumen: Understands operational, financial, customer, and technology impacts when making decisions.
• Problem Solving: Anticipates issues early and develops practical, data-driven solutions.
• Adaptability: Performs effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with competing priorities.
• Communication: Clearly communicates project status, risks, and recommendations to executives and stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Constantly identifies opportunities to simplify processes, eliminate waste, and improve execution.
• Customer Focus: Ensures every implementation enhances the customer experience while supporting Metropolitan's operational excellence.