IT Project Manager

Vital Tech Solutions
Livonia, MI, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$82,000.0 - $99,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Data Analysis Cloud Computing Security Data Integration Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) UN Electronic Data Interchange for Administration Commerce and Transport Identity and Access Management Network Architecture Routing Scrum Methodology Standard Sql
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Product Software Implementation Methods Systems Architecture Cloud Platform System Software Security Event Driven Architecture Information Technology Tools for Reporting Api Management Microservices

Job description

  • Manage the full lifecycle of technology projects from requirements gathering through implementation and post-launch support.
  • Lead integration initiatives involving APIs, EDI transactions, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and other logistics platforms.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, timelines, resource plans, and project documentation.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define business requirements and technical specifications.
  • Oversee data integration activities, including mapping, validation, transformation, and troubleshooting.
  • Coordinate testing activities, including system, integration, and user acceptance testing, to ensure successful deployments.
  • Monitor solution performance after implementation and identify opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement.
  • Identify project risks, dependencies, and potential roadblocks while developing mitigation plans to maintain project momentum.
  • Ensure technical documentation, workflow diagrams, system architecture details, and integration specifications remain current and accurate.
  • Facilitate Agile project activities, including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
  • Support cross-functional teams in driving process standardization and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Promote adherence to cybersecurity, data protection, and system governance standards throughout project execution.

Requirements

Do you have a valid Certified Project Manager certification?, Do you have experience in Vendor relationship management?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

  • Minimum of 5 years of project management 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., * 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.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Employee discount
  • Vision insurance
  • Health savings account, * 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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