IT Project Manager Logistic Environment

IT Project ManagerLocation: Mexico (Onsite)Employment Type: Contract (6months)Experience: 5+ years preferred
Role Summary:The IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering IT projects that focus on implementing Contract Logistics systems and integrating them with customers and carriers. This role also includes managing product development and solution enhancements. It involves overseeing both individual projects and broader programs, especially those with high-demand customers, product roadmaps, and multiple change requests delivered through scheduled releases.
The IT Project Manager leads the IT work stream, coordinates activities across internal and external teams, and serves as the central point of communication for progress, issues, risks, quality and budget control.
Key AccountabilitiesManage all project resources to deliver small and medium-scale projects within agreed timescales and to agreed budgets.Undertake detailed project work, managing the project through all key stages from initiation to project closure.Prepare and maintain all required project documentation, such as project plans, budgets, risks and issue logs, change control forms, business requirements, specifications, test scripts, cutover plans, etc., to professional quality standards with weekly progress reportingEnsure project teams comply to company standards, and all documentation is reviewed and approved.Prepare and deliver management presentations to internal and external customers in- line with business requirementsManage service providers to ensure they consistently deliver high quality, value-for-money solutions to agreed criteria and within defined key performance indicators
Experience:At least 5 years’ experience in a large international logistic environment.2-5+ years of IT Project Management.Proven experience in managing project teams.Experience with WMS implementation projects.Experience participating in workshops to collect requirements and conduct gap analysis.Exposure to TMS implementations or major changes.Global Technology Solutions.Solution Architect.Implementation and Delivery Services.Experience leading workshops to collect requirements and conduct gap analysis.Experience with TMS systems and Blue Yonder WMS is highly desirable.Experience working in Agile environments, including familiarity with Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
Skills:Stakeholder management skills.Decision-making skills.Problem-solving abilities.Planning skills and in-depth knowledge of project lifecycle.Issue and risk management.Documentation and resource control skills.Time management skills.Budget management.Proven analytical skills and attention to detail.Experience in leading or participating in workshops to collect requirements and conduct gap analysis.Experience in a consulting environment with client-facing responsibilities.Team management skills.Influencing skills to secure commitment and foster collaboration.Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written.Capability to work with all levels of management and communicate appropriately.
Education & Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Logistics, or a related field.Formal Structured Project Management qualification - e.g. Prince II, PMP, AGILE.University Degree in IT or Business, or equivalent experience.