Project Manager - SAP EWM

Piper Companies; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

11 Federal Holidays

Healthcare benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the integration and implementation of automated warehouse solutions supporting a large-scale distribution and logistics environment. This role focuses on SAP EWM and warehouse automation projects from planning through go-live.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in warehouse management systems, supply chain technology, and proven project leadership in complex implementations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience leading enterprise technology or supply chain initiatives.
• Experience managing projects involving SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management).
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, distribution, logistics, and fulfillment processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project execution for warehouse automation and SAP EWM initiatives.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communication.
• Coordinate implementation efforts involving automated material handling equipment, robotics, conveyor systems, and warehouse control systems.
• Partner with business stakeholders, operations leaders, IT teams, system integrators, and vendors.
• Drive SAP EWM integration activities, aligning warehouse processes with enterprise systems.

Skills

Project management

SAP EWM

Warehouse operations

System integration

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Education

PMP Certification

PMI-ACP Certification

Tools

SAP EWM

Warehouse automation systems

Job description

Project Manager - SAP EWM & Automated Warehouse Integration

Clayton, NC (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite per Week)

Piper Companies

Full-Time/Contract Opportunity

About the Opportunity

Piper Companies is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the integration and implementation of automated warehouse solutions supporting a large-scale distribution and logistics environment. This role will focus on the successful delivery of projects involving SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), warehouse automation technologies, system integrations, and cross-functional operational teams.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in warehouse management systems, supply chain technology, and project leadership, with a proven ability to manage complex implementations from planning through go-live.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project execution for warehouse automation and SAP EWM initiatives.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communication.
• Coordinate implementation efforts involving automated material handling equipment, robotics, conveyor systems, and warehouse control systems.
• Partner closely with business stakeholders, operations leaders, IT teams, system integrators, and third-party vendors.
• Drive SAP EWM integration activities, ensuring alignment between warehouse processes and enterprise systems.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, status reports, and executive-level communications.
• Facilitate requirements gathering, process mapping, testing, training, and deployment activities.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support change management efforts to drive user adoption and operational readiness.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience leading enterprise technology or supply chain initiatives.
• Experience managing projects involving SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management).
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, distribution, logistics, and fulfillment processes.
• Experience coordinating complex system integrations across multiple teams and vendors.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing warehouse automation solutions, including ASRS, robotics, conveyor systems, sortation equipment, or warehouse control systems.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or other project management certifications.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA supply chain solutions.
• Background in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, retail, consumer products, or distribution environments.
• Experience with change management and operational readiness planning.

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite each week in Clayton, NC.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborative environment with business, technology, and operations teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate: $65-$75/hour
• 15 days of annual PTO
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Cigna Healthcare Benefits
• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days onsite per week in Clayton, NC
• Opportunity to lead high-visibility warehouse modernization and automation initiatives
• Collaborative environment with exposure to enterprise-scale SAP and supply chain transformation projects