Head of Project Management

As the Manager - Project Management, you will lead complex technology and business transformation initiatives from planning through deployment and stabilization. You will be responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and stakeholder alignment across cross-functional teams. Partnering closely with business, IT, operations, and external vendors to deliver enterprise-wide solutions and process improvements. You will drive project execution, governance, operational readiness, and adoption while ensuring initiatives achieve business objectives and strategic priorities.Responsibilities:Direct and manage projects from initiation through deployment and closure.Define project scope, objectives, success criteria, and deliverables in partnership with stakeholders and senior leadership.Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource forecasts, and communication plans.Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate activities across business, technology, operations, and vendor organizations.Manage project dependencies, critical path activities, risks, issues, assumptions, and mitigation plans.Facilitate project governance, decision-making, status reporting, and executive communications.Drive Agile and hybrid project delivery practices, partnering with technical teams throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).Coordinate testing, deployment, cutover, operational readiness, and post-implementation stabilization activities.Ensure project deliverables align with business objectives, customer needs, and operational requirements.Monitor project performance, financials, milestones, and benefits realization.Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.Manage vendor relationships and hold internal and external teams accountable for commitments and deliverables.Support organizational change management, user adoption, stakeholder engagement, and training activities as required.Provide leadership, coaching, and development support to project team members and direct reports.Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree requiredPM Certification and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) is preferred; additional certifications such as A-CSM, CSP-SM, or SAFe are strongly preferred5-7 years experience in business and project management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods3 years experience direct work, with a team, in a large-scale project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and executionProven experience managing projects using Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologiesStrong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), system integrations, testing, deployment, and release management practicesExperience leading multi-site, enterprise-wide, or large-scale technology implementation projectsAbility to build strong business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectivesDemonstrated ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project, operational, organizational, and deployment risksAbility to prioritize competing demands and bring focus to critical issues and business prioritiesStrong written, verbal, and executive-level communication skillsExperience supporting organizational change management, operational readiness, user adoption, and training initiativesExperience within supply chain, logistics, transportation, distribution, ERP, WMS, or TMS environments preferredAbility to work weekends as required to support project deployments and critical business initiativesAbility to travel up to 25%#LI-RA1This 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.

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. 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. 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. ​
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