WMS Project Manager

Staffing Technologies; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a WMS / Supply Chain Project Manager to lead high-impact initiatives in distribution center operations. The role requires managing large-scale WMS and automation projects, particularly with emphasis on robotics and AI/ML integration. The ideal candidate will have extensive Smartsheet experience for project visibility and communication skills to partner with multiple stakeholders. This is a W2 only contract role based in Atlanta with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Proven success managing large-scale WMS or automation projects.
• Hands-on experience with conveyors and robotics.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead WMS projects ensuring timely delivery.
• Drive order fulfillment optimization across multiple DCs.
• Manage full project lifecycle from planning to stabilization.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Robotics experience

Warehouse automation

Tools

Smartsheet

Honeywell software/hardware

Job description

This is a W2 Only contract role. C2C or Visa Sponsorship is Unavailable.

ATL based remote with some onsite at needed.

WMS / Supply Chain Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced WMS / Supply Chain Project Manager to lead high-impact initiatives in distribution center operations and warehouse automation. This role focuses on optimizing inventory sourcing across multiple distribution centers, integrating advanced warehouse systems, and driving automation projects that leverage robotics and AI/ML.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain and warehouse management system (WMS) projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery.
• Drive initiatives to optimize order fulfillment by sourcing from multiple DCs and locations.
• Oversee automation and robotics integrations, including conveyor systems and Honeywell software/hardware deployments.
• Manage full project lifecycle—from planning and requirements through implementation and post-go-live stabilization.
• Partner with stakeholders across supply chain, engineering, operations, and leadership to align on priorities and deliverables.
• Provide clear, proactive status reporting while identifying and removing roadblocks before they impact timelines.
• Leverage Smartsheet to build and manage detailed project plans, including dependency mapping, cross-team coordination, and timeline tracking.
• Break down complex workstreams across multiple teams using Smartsheet, ensuring accurate tracking of tasks, ticketing, milestones, and delivery dates.
• Develop dashboards and visual reporting in Smartsheet to provide real-time visibility into project health, risks, and progress.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven success managing large-scale WMS, automation, or distribution center projects.
• Hands‑on experience with conveyors, robotics, and warehouse automation technologies.
• Familiarity with Honeywell software and hardware in warehouse or industrial settings.
• Ability to drive projects to completion and proactively remove blockers.

Strong, hands‑on Smartsheet experience (required)

• Managing dependency dates across multiple workstreams
• Breaking down and coordinating work across several teams
• Tracking tickets, milestones, and deliverables
• Building dashboards and visual reporting for project visibility