Project Manager Int (Retail Industry)

<p><span><span><b>Blue Yonder Title: </b>Project Manager Int (Retail Industry)</span></span></p><p><span><span><b> </b></span></span></p><p><span><span><b>Other comparable titles: </b>Project Manager, Delivery Manager, Agilist, Project Team Lead, Consuting Project Manager</span></span></p><p><span><span><b> </b></span></span></p><p><span><span><b>Location: </b>This is a virtual role within the US or Canada that requires 25% travel</span></span></p><p><span><span><b> </b></span></span></p><p><span><span><b>Overview</b></span></span></p><p><span><span>Blue Yonder is seeking a project leader with a <b>strong functional and technical foundation in the supply chain space</b> delivering enterprise SaaS solutions in <b>Retail Planning, Warehouse Management, Transportation Management or Warehouse Labor Management</b>. Experience in Retail line of business is ideal.</span></span></p><p><span><span>We value individuals with a <b>desire to lead project implementations for cutting edge AI/ML based SaaS solutions</b> and a strong sense of urgency when faced with obstacles.</span></span></p><p><span><span>The ability to quickly build trust and establish strong relationships with customers through the implementation process is a must.</span></span></p><p><span><span><b> </b></span></span></p><p><span><span><b>Scope</b></span></span></p><p><span><span>Core responsibilities include leadership and management of complex projects which may have multiple project managers, partners, and cross-functional internal teams for Blue Yonder SaaS customers.</span></span></p><p><span><span>The team is comprised of Project Managers, Program Managers and Customer Success Managers, Technical Account Managers servicing Retail and Manufacturing customers in the Americas.</span></span></p><p><span><span><b> </b></span></span></p><p><span><span><b>Our current technical environment</b></span></span></p><p><span><span>Smartsheet, Sharepoint, JIRA, Salesforce, Blue Yonder Sales and & Operation Planning</span></span></p><p><span><span><b> </b></span></span></p><p><span><span><b>What you’ll do</b></span></span></p><ul><li><span>Use your functional and technical skillset to identify potential challenges and risks to implementation projects and leverage the organization appropriately including raising them to leadership’s attention when required</span></li><li><span>Keep the teams on track to delivery plans and apply creative solutions to recover timelines when necessary</span></li><li><span>Adopt an ‘everyone is in sales’ mentality to identify additional opportunities which would drive value for Blue Yonder customers</span></li><li><span>Confidently lead Blue Yonder customers through the SaaS journey, pulling in the right team members from across the organization at the appropriate time</span></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span><b>What we are looking for</b></span></span></p><ul><li><b><span>Minimum 5 years’ experience managing large, complex projects within the retail industry</span></b></li><li><span>Prior experience as a functional or technical consultant for enterprise supply chain applications. Ideally looking for individuals with a background in <b>Retail Planning, Warehouse Management, Transportation Management or Warehouse Labor Management</b></span></li><li><span>Experience in leading enterprise-level integration projects using various API management platforms, integration architecture and integration methodologies</span></li><li><span>Proven track record with exceptional follow-through and excellent analytical, writing and presentation skills</span></li><li><span>Hands-on experience with BY solutions is a plus with full Project P&L experience</span></li><li><span>PMP certification preferred</span></li><li><span>Experience managing 3rd parties</span></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span>*LI-AD1</span></span></p><p><span><span>#LI-remote</span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WIO0"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">-------------------------------------------</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p>The annual salary range for this position is $105,261.54 - $132,738.45</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data.  Minimums and maximums may vary based on location.  Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors.  In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes: </p><ul><li><p style="text-align:left">Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision </p></li><li><p style="text-align:left">401K with Matching </p></li><li><p style="text-align:left">Flexible Time Off </p></li><li><p style="text-align:left">Corporate Fitness Program </p></li><li><p style="text-align:left">A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">At Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Our Values</b></p><p><br>If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: <a href="https://blueyonder.com/about/core-values" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Core Values</a></p><p></p><p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.</p>

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