Project Manager

As a Project Manager at Expeditors, you will lead SAP EWM implementation and enhancement projects, managing project scope, timelines, budgets, milestones, and resources.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading SAP EWM implementation and enhancement projects
• Managing project scope, timelines, budgets, milestones, and resources
• Coordinating system integration testing and user acceptance testing
• Developing and managing go-live readiness plans
• Leading hypercare and post-go-live stabilization
• Identifying project risks, dependencies, and resource constraints
• Escalating issues that could affect implementation timelines or operational readiness

System and Operational Integration:

• Coordinating integration between SAP EWM, SAP ECC or S/4HANA, Transportation Management, and external systems
• Supporting integration with warehouse control systems, material flow systems, scanners, automation, and EDI
• Translating warehouse and customer requirements into system solutions
• Validating proposed solutions support actual Distribution workflows

Testing and Implementation:

• Developing structured SIT and UAT plans
• Coordinating test scenarios and required test data
• Assigning testing responsibilities across operational and technical teams
• Tracking defects, corrective actions, and retesting
• Confirming operational readiness before system deployment

Issue Management and Continuous Improvement:

• Triaging ongoing system and operational issues
• Coordinating root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Maintaining project risk, issue, and decision logs
• Identifying recurring system or process failures
• Recommending system enhancements and process improvements

Documentation and Training:

• Developing project plans, process maps, SOPs, and operational work instructions
• Creating system training materials for warehouse and customer service teams
• Coordinating end-user training before implementation
• Documenting system requirements, testing outcomes, decisions, and process changes

Communication and Stakeholder Management:

• Serving as the primary project coordination point for EWM initiatives
• Coordinating priorities among Expeditors Distribution, IT, warehouse operations, and external partners
• Conducting regular project-status meetings
• Providing timely updates regarding timelines, risks, testing, system defects, and readiness

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of customer relationship management software programs, inventory management, budgeting, and accounting
• Experience with SAP EWM, automation platforms, and Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills