Senior Manager – Zero Defect Start Up

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee.

📋 Description

• Oversee the comprehensive execution of projects related to Manhattan Active WMS and OMS implementations at CEVA warehouse operations locations.

• Create thorough project plans that encompass milestones, dependencies, workstream activities, resource allocations, and deployment readiness criteria.

• Ensure that project delivery is in alignment with program governance standards and the overarching Manhattan deployment strategy.

• Coordinate activities across essential workstreams such as Operations, IT, Business Process Engineering, Testing, Training, Data Migration, and Integration teams.

• Facilitate daily and weekly meetings to ensure effective project execution, maintaining clear accountability for actions, deliverables, and resolution of issues.

• Act as a primary contact for both internal and external stakeholders involved in the deployment process.

• Oversee project timelines and ensure that execution stays on course by proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.

• Organize all testing activities at the site level, which includes participation in SIT, ensuring UAT readiness, and validating operations.

• Lead post-go-live hypercare activities, ensuring that any defects and operational disruptions are documented, prioritized, and addressed swiftly.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field is required.

• 7+ years of project management experience in delivering intricate supply chain, warehouse, or enterprise IT implementations.

• Demonstrated experience in leading WMS and/or OMS deployments within distribution, e-commerce, retail, or contract logistics settings.

• A strong preference for candidates with experience in Manhattan Associates solutions, particularly Manhattan Active WMS and OMS.

• Experience in managing multi-site rollouts or extensive deployment programs is highly favored.

• Background in a 3PL environment and experience in supporting customer-specific integrations and operational needs is advantageous.

• In-depth knowledge of warehouse operations, including receiving, putaway, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, inventory control, and returns.

• Excellent project planning and execution governance abilities, including schedule management, tracking dependencies, and delivering milestones.

• Familiarity with systems integration concepts such as API, EDI, middleware, and customer connectivity needs.

• Experience in coordinating testing activities, including SIT and UAT execution, in collaboration with business and IT teams.

• High proficiency in project management tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent platforms.

• Capability to manage various priorities effectively and drive execution among technical and operational stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonuses.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, etc.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Generous paid time off and company holidays.

• Opportunities for career advancement within CEVA’s global network.