IT Project Manager, Logistics Technology & Automation

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We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead strategic technology initiatives within a global logistics and supply chain environment. This role will drive the implementation and optimization of Transportation Management Systems (TMS), enterprise integrations, and emerging AI/automation initiatives that support scalable logistics operations.

You ll work closely with executive leadership, logistics operations teams, software vendors, and offshore development teams to deliver complex projects that connect ERP/WMS systems, carrier networks, and customer platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of logistics technology projects including scoping, requirements gathering, vendor coordination, development oversight, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support
• Manage TMS implementations, upgrades, and optimizations (CargoWise, WorldTrack, or similar), ensuring alignment with global logistics workflows and operational goals
• Drive enterprise system integrations connecting ERP, WMS, customer portals, and carrier networks using APIs, EDI, and integration middleware
• Partner with engineering teams and vendors to design and deliver scalable data flows and integration architecture across logistics platforms
• Support AI and automation initiatives including predictive ETA modeling, route optimization, freight auditing automation, and back-office process improvements
• Collaborate closely with an AI Architect and external vendors to deliver automation and machine learning initiatives within logistics operations
• Translate business requirements from logistics and operations teams into clear technical specifications and project plans
• Manage cross-functional stakeholders including executives, operations leaders, IT teams, and third-party vendors
• Identify and mitigate project risks such as integration bottlenecks, data integrity issues, and operational disruptions
• Drive change management and system adoption across global logistics teams through training, documentation, and rollout planning
  
  

Experience

• 5 years of IT Project Management experience
• 3 years in logistics, supply chain, transportation, or 3PL environments
• Experience with TMS platforms and enterprise integrations (API/EDI)
• Familiarity with ERP/WMS-connected environments
• Strong stakeholder management across technical and business teams
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience with CargoWise, WorldTrack, project44, or FourKites
• Experience with MuleSoft, Boomi, or similar integration platforms
• Exposure to AI/ML or automation initiatives in logistics
• PMP, PRINCE2, or CSM certification
  
  

MMD Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.