Sr. TMS Project Manager

DescriptionEssential Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee, coordinate and manage TMS implementation projects including:Collaborate with customer project manager to document project scope, schedule and work plan.Facilitate and administer on-site project kickoff and design workshopsDefine CLX tasks and resource assignmentsMonitor project progress, identify risks, and document change requests as neededLead weekly status meetings and provide periodic status reports to stakeholdersFacilitate test planning, execution, and quality assurance effortsCoordinate design, development, configuration, and go-live activities among internal and external team membersEnsure CLX deliverables are completed to specification, reviewed by internal subject matter experts, and approved by customersDocument project close and manage the transition to run-and-maintain supportSupport upgrade and continuous improvement projects with existing TMS accounts, including both external clients and the CLX Managed Transportation Services team.Manage by influence to ensure that customers are successful in their adoption of the TMS product after the project is complete and the team has been released.Develop functional knowledge in the use of TMS and logistics operations

RequirementsRequired Skills and Experience:

3-5 years’ experience in freight transportation operations, consulting and/or project managementMinimum 2 years of project management experience in a customer-facing roleTechnical and/or operational knowledge of system integration activities (using EDI, XML, or API’s)Working knowledge of MS Office, Project, and VisioExcellent written and verbal business communication skills (negotiation, conflict-resolution, issue escalation, and presentation skills)Situational awareness (ability to anticipate/prevent problems and escalate effectively for resolution)Helpful Skills and Experience

Project management certificationFunctional knowledge of ERP or Transportation Management systemsBusiness analysis and quality assurance of technology-enabled business process changeExperience in a logistics operations or supply chain management roleEducation:

4-year degree in business or technology (or equivalent career experience)
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