Implementation Manager

September 18

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Automotive sector • Consumer sector • Industrials sector • Retail sector • CNS

5001 - 10000

Description

• This position is responsible to plan, manage and execute implementation projects. • This role plans, executes, monitors and provides direction to project resources (internal and external) to ensure successful implementations of operations that meet APL Logistics and customer expectations. • This role also serves as project resource to his/her projects or to other projects based on his/ her expertise and skill set. • The Implementations Manager applies the best form of project management (Standard or Agile) to meet expectations will require the position to balance project resources with the right skills and experiences to execute against plans. • This role is expected to manage/support a few projects simultaneously. • This position may have direct reports, and it is responsible for the performance and professional development and career guidance of those reports. • This position is also responsible to manage assigned project resources from other functional areas and vendors at local and regional level during the duration of a given project.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain preferred or equivalent degree • Languages: English (verbal and writing). Spanish is a plus. • At least 10 years of combined experience in domestic supply chain: Warehousing and transportation. • At least 5 years of proven start-up experience on Warehousing and Order Fulfilment: facility set up, training, user acceptance testing and Go Live support. • At least 5 years of proven experience with Manhattan WMi: operating, training, testing, troubleshooting – Experience with implementing and / or operating with other WMS will be considered. • Experience with Labor Management Systems preferred. • At least 5 years of experience managing/ supporting multiple projects. • Project Management credentials: preferable PMP® from the Project Management Institute. • Detail-oriented, highly organized, with the ability to handle communications, reporting, status reports, issues logs, for multiple projects/ customers simultaneously. • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment handling multiple projects simultaneously. • Strong communication skills to support weekly status call, steering committee meetings, customer presentations, etc. • Strong public speaking skills to prepare and deliver oral presentations internally and with customer teams. • Ability to work remotely, autonomously. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Ability to travel within country and outside of the country to support meetings and/ or projects when required. • Ability to train others. • The candidate must function in a fast-paced project environment, and lead and collaborate in the development of integrated solutions for existing operations as well as for new customers. • Excellent analytical, problem solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills. • Experience in the implementation of supply chain strategies through standard project management or Agile methodologies. • Experience in the global logistics industry preferably in warehousing services, freight forwarding services, domestic transportation services. • The ability to travel for customer engagements and project related work. • Continued education for obtaining and maintaining professional credentials in project management. • Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills at all levels of an organization.

Benefits

• PTO • 6 days sick time • 9 paid holidays • 1 paid "Personal Holiday" • Company Bonus Plan • 401(K) SAVE Plan • Annual Fixed Contribution • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage • Voluntary Benefits • Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Benefits • Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Referral Program