Project Manager, WMS Implementations

DSV – Global transport and logistics

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Division:

Solutions
Job Posting

Title:

Project Manager, WMS Implementations - 129899
Time Type:
Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager, BCM for DSV Contract Logistics Implementation Team will be responsible to plan, budget, oversee, and document all aspects of projects related to new business implementation and other existing business initiatives within the CL organization, focused on warehousing and distribution centers. This Project Manager will work closely with the client and DSV leadership to ensure that each project is on schedule, within scope, and on budget.

Critical to success of the Project Manager is detailed planning, proactive communication, and persistent monitoring of the execution of deliverables under the responsibility of all project resources to include internal functional area owners, the client, and external contractors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clear understanding of all phases of the project implementation schedule, to include the core deliverables for each functional area and the timing of the same.
• Align input from Client and Business to ensure the Project Scope is clearly captured.
• Create a detailed task list (Project Schedule) with milestones and critical path tasks to ensure no deliverables or dependencies are overlooked, to include both internal tasks and those of the client and contractors.
• Communicate the Project Scope and Schedule to all project resources and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and agreement.
• Hold team members, contractors, et al. accountable to completion of deliverables pursuant to the task list and dates.
• Manage project budget, scope, and timeline through proactive and effective communication including change control with appropriate approval.
• Lead regular status meetings with the project team to capture updates, next steps, and risks/mitigation. Facilitate small-groups for topics requiring more detailed discussion.
• Escalate issues/risks appropriately to Manager and Project Sponsor
• Lead Steering Committee updates covering executive level status, budget, and risks.
• Plan and effectively manage transition from project execution to stable operations.
• Facilitate AQP sessions.
• Assist with drafting MS Project files tailored for RFP responses.
• Build comprehensive project planning with clear tasks, due dates and named owners. No planning gaps.
• Risk Mitigation Leadership
  • Constantly working to anticipate risks and proactively build mitigation plans with all relevant functions. Follow through on results.
• Deliverables - ensure that each owner has a clear understanding of what they must deliver.
• Drive - drive team ownership / high energy ‘whatever it takes’ culture. The Team owns the outcome – not just their…