What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Project Implementation position at Wesco?
As the Manager - Project Implementation you will be responsible for overseeing the successful execution of network implementation projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines. You will lead facility launches, retrofits, customer moves, equipment, and automation implementations. You will partner closely with cross functional teams, business units, and external partners to drive day to day execution, remove obstacles, and ensure operational excellence throughout implementation lifecycle. You will drive execution from planning through stabilization, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational readiness.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage assigned implementation projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to defined scope, schedule, resource plan, and budget
- Execute standardized implementation methodologies and playbooks
- Build alignment with DC leadership, site teams, regional leaders, and functional owners to support adoption
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, EPMO, IT HR, finance, and supply chain to ensure seamless execution and handoff to operations.
- Monitor progress, identify risks and dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time delivery and quality outcomes.
- Drive discipline execution, including project plans, task tracking, decision logs, action item follow up, and milestone attainment.
- Prepare and deliver timely updates, including status reports, dashboards, presentations, and risk reviews to senior leadership and key stakeholders
- Facilitate workshops, UAT, site visits, vendor coordination, and issue resolution forums to drive alignment and keep projects on track
- Translate complex technology/process changes into simple workflows for frontline teams
- Lead training, demos, and onsite coaching for operators, supervisors, and managers
- Support change management initiatives, including stakeholder readiness, training deployment, documentation, SOP creation, and adoption of new processes and systems
- Conduct post-implementation evaluations, identify lessons learned, and provide feedback for continuous improvement tools, standards, and methodologies Support organizational adoption by managing resistance, ensuring stakeholder alignment, and monitoring ramp KPIs
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, or related field required.
- Master’s degree in industrial engineering, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- 5 years of relevant work experience required, 7 years preferred, launching distribution centers, implementing automation systems, or introducing new warehouse technologies
- 5 years of experience leading complex projects in distribution, manufacturing, automation, or network implementation
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with experience presenting to leadership and stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and lead cross-functional teams effectively.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
- Experience in supply chain or network implementation projects.
- Familiarity with modeling tools such as Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru X or similar.
- Ability to travel 25%-50% of the time
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Compensation Details $106,352 - $180,798 Annually
This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.
For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan. Depending on the role, equity and other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of the total compensation package.
In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here .
For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan. Depending on the role, equity and other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of the total compensation package.
In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here .
At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.
Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.
Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!
Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.
Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.
Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!
Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.
Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Salary : $106,352 - $180,798