Project Manager - WMS

Jigsaw TM has been engaged to recruit a WMS Project Manager for a leading global supply chain and logistics services provider which services the FMCG sector.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the role is accountable for end-to-end delivery of warehouse management system implementations and related warehouse transformation initiatives. It owns scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk and operational readiness, from mobilisation and design through configuration, testing, cutover, go-live, stabilisation and handover to BAU.

The role coordinates business, warehouse operations, technology, change and vendor workstreams, including management of the system integrator and delivery partners. It works closely with the global WMS team on solution design, and needs to be operationally credible, able to translate between warehouse teams, solution specialists and senior stakeholders.

Key accountabilities:

• WMS program leadership – charter, integrated schedule, resource plan, budget and governance
• Warehouse process design – receiving, putaway, replenishment, inventory control, picking, packing, dispatch, returns and cycle counting
• Project governance – reporting, change control, financial management and RAID management
• Vendor and partner management – system integrator, equipment providers, automation and site readiness
• Data, testing and quality – data migration and reconciliation, test strategy across integration, UAT, volume and cutover testing
• Operational readiness – training, SOPs, cutover planning, go-live governance and stabilisation

Team leadership scope: Leads assigned project resources and cross-functional teams, with direct reports project dependent.

Demonstrated delivery of a WMS implementation, significant WMS upgrade or comparable warehouse transformation is essential. Experience with warehouse automation, MHE or integration platforms, plus PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification, is desirable. Candidates with an operational supply chain background will be highly regarded.

The role requires travel and support for critical project events outside standard hours.

This is a full time role on a 2 year fixed term contract. Hybrid working environment.