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Project Manager, WMS Software

Department:

Operations

Location:

Melrose Park, IL

Job Description:

We are hiring a dynamic, customer-focused Project Manager to work out of our Melrose Park, IL corporate office.  This role will support the implementation of our WMS software, Easy WMS, at our customer’s sites all over the US. 

Responsibilities:

  • Act as a liaison between the customer contact(s) on the project site and Interlake Mecalux departments to coordinate the implementation of the WMS software.
  • Develop project timelines and budgets with milestone dates for completion of work.  Meet with internal resources and customers to ensure project is completed according to schedule and according to our Company’s methodologies.
  • Coordinate the work of Interlake Mecalux’s software project engineers and consultants, monitoring the completion of their work as the project progresses
  • Meet with the customer to assist in their training and understanding of the WMS software.
  • Write project reports, memoranda, and correspondence detailing project status and issues.
  • Negotiate with the customer to determine the cost, terms, and conditions of change orders.
  • Travel in furtherance of responsibilities.

Minimum requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or IT.
  • At least 2 years of project management experience
  • An understanding of logistics and warehousing
  • PMP and knowledge of agile methodologies is ideal.
  • Experience implementing a WMS software and knowledge of software development project management ideal.
  • Ability to travel 30% (normally US domestic travel only).
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is ideal
  • Personality: Candidates must be organized and methodical in their work, with the ability to learn quickly and adapt easily to change.  Candidates must be able to persevere through difficult work challenges with the highest degree of dedication.  Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to interact and communicate effectively with personnel from all levels of the organization.

Interlake Mecalux offers:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Become part of an industry leading dynamic team with a high focus on delivering results and continuous improvement
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match; 100% vested immediately upon contributing and no waiting period to start participating
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off with the option to cash out unused PTO every year
  • Possibility for telework days, depending on position, with flexible make-up time for exempt employees
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance plans, along with dental and vision benefits.
  • Opportunities for career development and advancement; specialize in specific areas or gain new skills in different departments.

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