Senior Manager, Global Operations Deployment

AIT Worldwide Logistics, INC.; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics, INC. is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Operations Deployment to lead deployment of TMS/WMS systems, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage branch integrations. This role ensures readiness for go-live and supports M&A-driven expansion.

The position oversees a deployment team, develops governance, tracks KPIs, and drives continuous improvement across global operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, operations management, logistics management or similar (required)
• Master's Degree (preferred)
• 8+ years in global operations, deployment management, system implementations, supply chain operations (required)
• 10+ years (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute operational deployments for TMS, WMS and critical apps.
• Coordinate branch launches and M&A integration activities.
• Coordinate operational readiness assessments for go-live across locations, processes and staffing.
• Develop hyper care plans and track issue resolution post-implementation.
• Monitor deployment KPIs and recommend improvements to methods and governance.
• Provide deployment leadership, reporting to Operations leadership, and manage a small deployment team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with policies and standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Influencing skills

Global operations understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business administration, operations management, logistics management or similar

Master's Degree

Tools

WiseTech CargoWise

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction

Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact! We're problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. Together, we champion the strength of our global teams. And, as trusted advisors, we go above and beyond, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure customer satisfaction. Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to be better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture, join us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team that is AIT. Find out what our people deliver. means when you come move the world with us! Hear directly from our teammates at AIT Worldwide Logistics and make us the next stop on your career journey.

Overview

The Senior Manager, Global Operations Deployment is responsible for managing the execution of operational system deployments, process implementations, and branch integrations across the organization. The role supports the rollout of core platforms, including Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and other business-critical applications, while helping ensure operational readiness for organic growth and M&A-driven expansion. Working under the direction of Global Operations leadership, this position coordinates cross‑functional deployment activities, translates business requirements into implementation plans, and supports adoption through go‑live, hyper care, stabilization, and transition to steady‑state ownership. The role also leads and develops a small deployment team supporting forwarding operations.

Responsibilities

• Deployment Planning, Coordination & Execution:
  * Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of operational deployments, including TMS, WMS, other business-critical applications, and equipment.
  * Execute deployment plans in alignment with priorities established by Global Operations leadership.
  * Maintain deployment frameworks, project plans, templates, timelines, issue logs, and resource plans.
• Branch Launches & M&A Integrations:
  * Coordinate branch launch support for new locations and acquired businesses, including M&A integration activities.
  * Support operational readiness for organic growth and M&A-driven expansion.
• Operational Readiness & Go-Live Management:
  * Coordinate operational readiness assessments to confirm locations are prepared for go-live across systems, processes, staffing, training, compliance, and equipment.
  * Validate that SOPs, process documentation, training materials, and local operating requirements are available before deployment.
• Hyper Care, Stabilization & Issue Resolution:
  * Develop and execute hyper care support plans, escalation paths, and issue-resolution tracking for system implementations and branch launches.
  * Support adoption through go-live, hyper care, stabilization, and transition to steady-state ownership.
• Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement:
  * Monitor deployment KPIs established by Global Operations, including schedule adherence, readiness completion, user adoption, issue resolution, and stabilization performance.
  * Analyze deployment results and recommend improvements to methods, templates, controls, and governance.
• Leadership, Reporting & Stakeholder Management:
  * Prepare deployment status reports for Operations leadership, including progress, risks, decisions, and required support.
  * Coordinate cross‑functional deployment activities, translate business requirements into implementation plans, and lead and develop a small deployment team supporting forwarding operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Education
* Bachelor's Degree in business administration, operations management, logistics management or similar (required)
* Master's Degree (preferred)

Experience
* 8+ years in global operations, deployment management, system implementations, supply chain operations (required)
* 10+ years (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* WiseTech CargoWise
* MicrosoftOffice
* Strong understanding of global operations
* Strong communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels
* Strong knowledge of operational governance

Licenses and Certifications
* Portfolio Management Professional (PMP) - ()
* - CargoWise Certified Professional ()