Senior Manager, Projects

Role Description

Are you passionate about leading projects that improve warehouse and eCommerce operations? As the Sr. Manager, Projects, you will lead technical, operational, and construction-related initiatives across a nationwide network of distribution and fulfillment centers. Partnering with engineering, sales, marketing, and operations teams, you will develop scalable, cost-effective solutions that enhance productivity, optimize storage and material handling strategies, support new business opportunities, and drive operational excellence all while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

• Lead and manage technical, operational, and construction-related projects supporting distribution and eCommerce operations.
• Partner with engineering, sales, marketing, and operations teams to translate business requirements into scalable, customer-focused solutions.
• Develop and present warehouse and fulfillment center solutions, including layouts, workflows, capacity plans, implementation strategies, and operational recommendations.
• Design, evaluate, integrate, test, and implement solutions that meet business objectives while ensuring operational feasibility and scalability.
• Create analytical models, financial justifications, pricing estimates, and ROI analyses to support new business opportunities and capital investments.
• Identify and implement process improvements, operational efficiencies, and automation opportunities that enhance productivity and service levels.
• Lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders to achieve project objectives, timelines, and business goals.
• Recommend and optimize storage, slotting, and material handling strategies to maximize throughput, capacity utilization, and operational performance.
• Support site implementations, project rollouts, and continuous improvement initiatives across the network.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and all applicable operational requirements by identifying, reporting, and addressing non-compliance when observed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of higher education.
• A project management certification (PMP, CAPM, or equivalent) is required for both internal and external candidates.
• 5+ years of project management experience leading technical, construction, and operational initiatives, including direct or indirect leadership of cross-functional teams.
• 2+ years of experience in distribution, logistics, warehouse, fulfillment center, or construction environments, with demonstrated people leadership and team development experience.
• Experience managing warehouse industrial construction projects, including site selection, permitting, zoning approvals, and facility startup activities.
• Strong knowledge of eCommerce and distribution center processes, including layout design, productivity analysis, and operational optimization.
• Working knowledge of WMS, SAP, ERP, or related systems preferred.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders; financial modeling or pricing experience is a plus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Experience designing and implementing warehouse, fulfillment, or eCommerce solutions in multi-site 3PL environments.
• PMP certification is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), SAP, ERP, or related business systems.
• Experience with financial modeling, pricing analysis, capital planning, and ROI development.
• Familiarity with automated warehousing technologies, material handling systems, slotting strategies, and storage optimization.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary of $98,000 - $130,000.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous PTO, sick time, and company holidays.
• Compensation is based on experience, skills, and education.