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Job Title: Project Manager – Blue Yonder Discrete
Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Contract Type: Consulting / Contract Position
About ALTEN
In just three decades, ALTEN has become a global leader in Research & Development, Engineering, IT Services, Life Sciences, and Network Services. With a presence in over 30 countries and a team of more than 60,000 employees, we partner with industry leaders to deliver innovative solutions and drive technical excellence.
ALTEN CANADA, a subsidiary of ALTEN, is dedicated to serving the Canadian market with offices in Montreal and Toronto. We combine global expertise with local insight to accelerate innovation across industries like Life Sciences, Energy, Automation, Manufacturing, Aviation, Defense, Automotive, Rail, Transportation, Information Systems, and Telecommunications.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead transformation initiatives focused on Blue Yonder Discrete solutions within a large-scale logistics and supply chain environment. In this role, you will oversee project coordination, stakeholder alignment, planning, and execution governance for cross-functional teams implementing and optimizing Blue Yonder capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead project planning, execution, and delivery for Blue Yonder Discrete initiatives.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, business stakeholders, and external vendors.
- Manage timelines, risks, dependencies, and project reporting.
- Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees, and status updates.
- Ensure alignment between operational needs and technical delivery.
- Track deliverables, milestones, and project KPIs.
- Support change management and user adoption activities.
- Escalate blockers and drive proactive issue resolution.
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in Project Management within supply chain, logistics, or enterprise IT environments.
- Experience working on Blue Yonder projects (Discrete, Supply Chain Planning, WMS, or related modules).
- Strong understanding of logistics and operational workflows.
- Experience managing cross-functional and distributed teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with Agile and/or hybrid delivery methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in logistics, transportation, or warehousing environments.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification.
- Experience managing large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives.
- Familiarity with ERP, WMS, and TMS integrations.
- Exposure to Blue Yonder Discrete or supply chain planning implementations in complex operational environments.
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Technical Environment
- Blue Yonder Discrete
- Supply Chain & Logistics Systems
- ERP / WMS / TMS integrations
- Jira / Confluence / Microsoft Project
Why Join ALTEN Canada?
At ALTEN Canada, we foster a dynamic, collaborative work environment where every team member is empowered to reach their full potential.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every individual feels welcomed, valued, and respected. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Join us and discover the difference of working with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence!
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