IT Project Manager

Vital Tech Solutions•Livonia, MI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager leads cross-functional initiatives that support business and technology goals across transportation operations. Working collaboratively with IT, operational teams, and key stakeholders, this position ensures successful project execution from planning through delivery.

Requirements

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 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.