Senior Project Manager - SYGMA- US

Sysco Corp.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a seasoned project leader to drive WMS conversion and multi-project initiatives across its distribution network in the United States. You will partner with finance to build business cases, manage budgets, and align stakeholders through large-scale changes.

The role requires 7–10 years of experience in warehouse/distro operations, strong change management, and the ability to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7–10 years of experience leading WMS implementations and complex projects.
• Experience owning large-scale implementations from planning through go-live and stabilization.
• Experience supporting warehouse or distribution operations in a distributor, manufacturer, retailer, or similar org.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a matrixed org.
• Strong change management skills and ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Confidence working with executive leadership, technical teams, vendors, and frontline operations.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the WMS conversion: manage from discovery to go-live and stabilization across locations.
• Manage multiple initiatives: lead business, IT, and operations projects with defined scope, budgets, and milestones.
• Build projects from the ground up: develop business cases and project plans with Finance.
• Influence and align stakeholders across SYGMA and Sysco leaders, IT, Ops, Finance, and vendors.
• Drive change and adoption: coordinate communication, training, and readiness for new systems.
• Support transportation modernization: lead or support Samsara, routing software, and Roadnet/RNA projects.
• Support distribution network growth: prepare tech and ops for new centers and launches.
• Communicate results: provide updates on progress, risks, budgets, outcomes.

Skills

WMS implementations

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Budget management

Executive communication

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Visio

Power BI

Job description

Company:US3084 The SYGMA Network, Inc.

Sales Territory:None

Zip Code:43017

Travel Percentage:0

Compensation Range:$108,500.00 - $180,800.00 The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors. You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

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What You’ll Do

• Lead the WMS conversion: Manage implementation from discovery and planning through testing, training, go-live, and stabilization, ensuring operational readiness across impacted locations.
• Manage multiple initiatives: Lead business, IT, and operations projects, defining scope, schedules, budgets, resources, dependencies, risks, and measures of success.
• Build projects from the ground up: Identify stakeholders, clarify business needs, and partner with Finance to develop business cases, evaluate costs and benefits, and establish project plans.
• Influence and align stakeholders: Collaborate with SYGMA and Sysco leaders, IT, Operations, Finance, vendors, and executive sponsors to secure decisions, resolve obstacles, and maintain accountability.
• Drive change and adoption: Coordinate communication, training, and implementation readiness to help teams adopt new systems and processes.
• Support transportation modernization: Lead or support projects involving electronic logging devices, Samsara, routing software, and Roadnet/RNA conversions.
• Support distribution network growth: Coordinate technology and operational requirements for new distribution centers, including system implementations, infrastructure, racking dependencies, and launch readiness.
• Communicate results: Provide clear updates on progress, risks, budgets, and business outcomes, escalating decisions when needed and applying lessons learned to future projects.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree.
• 7-10 years of experience leading WMS implementations and complex, cross-functional projects.
• Demonstrated ownership of large-scale implementations from planning through go-live and stabilization.
• Experience supporting warehouse or distribution operations within a distributor, manufacturer, retailer, or similar organization. A background limited to third-party logistics (3PL) does not meet this role’s requirements.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a matrixed organization.
• Strong change management skills and the ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Confidence working with executive leadership, technical teams, vendors, and frontline operations.
• Experience developing business cases, managing project budgets, and partnering with Finance.
• A proactive, adaptable approach with strong follow-through and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Experience That Sets You Apart

• Foodservice, food, or beverage distribution experience.
• Experience implementing or converting to SWMS.
• Transportation technology experience, including Samsara, electronic logging devices, Roadnet, RNA, or other routing platforms.
• Experience opening a new distribution center or coordinating its technology, warehouse systems, infrastructure, or racking projects.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Visio, or Power BI.
• PMP certification is not required.

OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Anti-firmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Anticipated Close Date:01/30/2027 The deadline may be extended in good faith based on business needs. The posting will be updated when the deadline is extended.