IT Project Manager
$82,000–$100,000 year
HybridLivonia, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Manage the full lifecycle of technology projects from requirements gathering through implementation and post-launch support, leading cross-functional initiatives that support business and technology goals across transportation operations. Lead integration initiatives involving APIs, EDI transactions, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and other logistics platforms while developing comprehensive project schedules, timelines, and resource plans. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define business requirements, oversee data integration activities, and coordinate system, integration, and user acceptance testing to ensure successful deployments. Identify project risks, dependencies, and potential roadblocks while developing mitigation plans to maintain project momentum and promote adherence to cybersecurity and data protection standards. Facilitate Agile project activities, including sprint planning and backlog refinement, and ensure technical documentation remains current and accurate. This role operates as a hybrid opportunity with 3 days on site per week, requiring a Bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years within transportation or logistics environments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
- Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience with 5 years of that experience within transportation, logistics, supply chain, freight brokerage, or 3PL environments
- Strong understanding of transportation and supply chain operations, including dispatching, routing, carrier management, fleet operations, and freight movement
- Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and logistics technology platforms
- Knowledge of API integrations, EDI transactions, and system-to-system data exchange processes
- Experience coordinating software implementations, enhancements, or digital transformation initiatives
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Desired Qualifications
- PMP is a Plus, Scrum Master, Agile, or similar project management certification
- Experience with cloud-based platforms, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems
- Working knowledge of SQL, reporting tools, data analysis, or business intelligence platforms
- Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, including identity and access management, application security, cloud security, network architecture, and business continuity planning
- Experience managing technology vendors, carriers, and third-party logistics partners
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