IT Launch Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple global IT customer projects concurrently in the automotive and technology verticals.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, define workstreams, and allocate responsibilities to involved parties.
• Define project scope in collaboration with stakeholders and ensure strict adherence throughout project lifecycle.
• Assess resource requirements and work closely with IT workstream owners to secure necessary resources.
• Identify, track, and proactively manage project issues, risks, and change control activities.
• Cookordination project activities with workstream leads and maintain open communication with all major stakeholders.
• Provide detailed status reports and maintain visibility over project progress and risks for both internal and external customers.
• Manage escalations within the IT function, ensuring timely resolution of issues and risks.
• Facilitate requirement definition, acceptance, and implementation of IT business solutions to meet customer expectations.
• Serve as a key liaison between operations management, software development, QA, DBA, infrastructure teams, and customers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the project delivery lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with synchronized management systems, quality policies, and company objectives.

Accountabilities

• Deliver IT projects successfully across company verticals, ensuring scope, quality, budget, and timelines are met.
• Maintain transparent communication, visibility, and reporting of project statuses to stakeholders.
• Effectively manage escalations, risks, and issues to ensure project success and stakeholder satisfaction.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant business or technical field.
• Continuous professional development in project management or IT.
• Professional Project Management Qualification (e.g., Prince2, PMI).
• At least 3 years’ experience managing significant IT projects, including site launches.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a logistics environment with operational, project management, or solution design responsibilities.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), logistics supply chain design, and related tools.
• Experience as a Software Development Lead, WMS Solution/Delivery Lead, or similar role.