Senior Technical Project Manager

Optomi, in partnership with a leading entertainment corporation, is looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to support a large-scale warehouse management system modernization initiative.

Position Summary:

This role involves managing a key initiative within a multi-year warehouse management system (WMS) upgrade program. The project focuses on replacing end-of-life systems, modernizing warehouse technology, and improving operational efficiency.

What the right candidate will enjoy:

• Collaborating with a dynamic, cross-functional team on a high-impact enterprise technology modernization project.
• Leading technical project execution and contributing to the modernization of critical warehouse operations.
• Working in a collaborative environment that values accountability, communication, and strong team relationships.

What type of experience does the right candidate have:

• 7-10+ years of hands-on technical project management experience leading complex technology initiatives.
• Strong Scrum Master experience, including Agile ceremonies, sprint coordination, blocker resolution, and team facilitation.
• Experience managing project timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Proficiency in Smartsheet, Confluence, and Microsoft collaboration tools.
• Strong stakeholder management, vendor coordination, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage projects and quickly adapt to unfamiliar technical environments.
• Warehouse management systems, Blue Yonder, or supply chain technology experience is highly preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project delivery methodologies.

What the responsibilities are of the right candidate:

• Lead technical project management activities for the warehouse modernization initiative.
• Manage project kickoff, planning, timelines, milestones, resources, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Apply Scrum Master practices to facilitate Agile execution, remove blockers, and support effective team collaboration.
• Coordinate with product analysts, delivery managers, software engineers, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Proactively identify project risks, track progress, and communicate status updates to leadership.
• Ensure project milestones are met and deliverables align with business objectives.
• Build strong working relationships across technical and business teams to support successful project execution.
• Quickly develop an understanding of warehouse technology and project requirements to independently drive initiatives forward.