Job Description

Longbow Advantage is a leading end-to-end warehousing strategy company that leverages real-time data to manage people, processes, and warehouses through The Rebus® Platform, and WMS consulting services purpose-built to expand and enhance warehouse technologies.

We take a holistic approach to warehousing strategy and understand that technology is only one piece in the solution process. Our warehouse experts work with customers to understand challenges and goals, develop a recommendation that’s aligned to the customer’s business objectives, and deliver value.

What to expect

The ideal Senior Program Manager (SPM) candidate will support delivery of multiple Warehouse Management System projects for clients.

SPM will utilize traditional knowledge areas including scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communications, risk, and stakeholder management.
Internally, SPM will work regularly with Finance, IT, HR, Delivery, Services Leadership, and other departments and individuals as needed.
Externally, SPM will work closely with one or more clients, software partners (currently Blue Yonder, Infor, and Softeon), possibly consulting partners and 3rd party resourcing companies.
The position will contribute to the ongoing development of the PMO including best practices and initiatives including AI in project management. There is a strong emphasis on continuous self-development in addition to team development.

When you join our team, you will manage …

Scope ensure scope aligns with SOW and/or MPSW; support new business with client(s)
Schedule manage project(s) so these remain on track with committed timeline
Cost ongoing analysis and reporting on project budget vs actual; prepare forecasts and reports
Quality evaluate projects, develop templates and SOPs, recommend/implement enhancements
Resources onboard and off board; coach and train Consulting resources; mentor assigned resources
Communications lead assigned meetings, prepare minutes, provide updates; use KPIs
Risk identify and communicate project risks and impacts; propose risk response options
Stakeholders collaborate with key stakeholders including project team, client(s), partner(s)

Core Competencies

Leadership: provide direction, motivate team, resolve conflicts, foster excellence
Communication: update stakeholders, listen actively, deliver clear written/verbal information
Risk Management: identify and manage potential risks to keep the project on track
Problem-Solving/Decision-Making: analyze situations, exercise judgment, implement solutions
Adaptability: adjust to changing conditions and unexpected situations

Technical Skills

Financial Management: create and manage budgets and control costs
Project Planning: develop plans, define requirements, and create schedules
Quality Management: ensure that the project outputs meet the required quality standards
Technical Proficiency: understand and apply project management terms, concepts, and tools
Process Improvement: utilize and implement tools such as root cause analysis, process mapping

Interpersonal and organizational skills

Negotiation: effectively negotiate with team members, clients, suppliers, and other collaborators
Organization: maintain efficient work processes and keep detailed project records
Stakeholder Management: manage the expectations of key project stakeholders

Skills & Experience

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in IT, Supply Chain, Business or related degree
Alternatively, Longbow will accept a bachelor’s degree and 10 years of progressive work experience
Proven experience working as a Program Manager or similar capacity
Knowledgeable in project management and PMBOK and SBOK methodologies
Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and coordinate tasks to meet internal and client deadlines
Comfortable building cross-functional relationships
Effective oral and written communication skills
Willing and able to travel up to 20% if required
Adhere to all Longbow Policies and Procedures
Preferred Experience with supply chain applications such as WMS, TMS, DP, SP, S&OP, Inventory
Preferred active PMP®, active SMC® or MBA or Masters in Supply Chain

Why Join Longbow?

Supportive work environment
Work/life balance
Competitive Salary
4-weeks of paid vacation
6 paid sick days, 2 paid personal days per year
Excellent health and dental benefits, eligible as of your first day!
Group RRSP/401k Matching
Work from Home

Longbow Advantage is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We cannot assist with relocation or work permit applications for this role.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About Longbow Advantage

Longbow Advantage is a trusted supply chain consulting firm and implementation partner, specializing in Blue Yonder WMS.

As the longest-standing Blue Yonder partner, we bring real-world expertise and a proven approach to every implementation, integration, and optimization project—helping businesses unlock greater efficiency and performance in their warehouses.

Our proprietary platform, Rebus Analytics, connects labor, automation, and inventory data to deliver real-time insights that drive smarter decisions, higher productivity, and lower operational costs.

With Longbow and Rebus, companies gain the partnership and technology they need to transform warehouse operations and achieve long-term supply chain success.

Representative customers include Pepsi, Subaru, Del Monte, Kraft Heinz, Tailored Brands, Driscoll's, General Mills, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Accuristix. For more information visit www.longbowadvantage.com or www.rebus.io

Industry

IT & Software

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Year Founded

2002

Website

longbowadvantage.com

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