WMS Implementation Project Manager

About the Role:

A leading food service business is implementing a new Warehouse Management System and needs an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of delivery. The role is mainly remote, with travel to Durban for key project milestones.

There is an urgent need, but the client is willing to wait until the end of March 2027 for the right person. Direct WMS implementation experience is essential. This is not a role for someone who has sat adjacent to a WMS

programme.

Due to the high volume of applications expected, candidates who have not received feedback within two weeks of applying should consider their application unsuccessful.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of the WMS implementation, from planning through to go-live and stabilisation
• Manage project plans, milestones, budgets, risks, issues, and dependencies
• Coordinate across warehouse operations, supply chain, IT, and the WMS vendor or implementation partner
• Lead testing activities, including UAT, and manage defect resolution through to sign-off
• Own cutover planning and execution, including go-live readiness and go/no-go decisions
• Manage hypercare and the transition into business-as-usual support
• Report progress and risks to senior stakeholders and the technology executive
• Drive operational readiness, including process alignment, training, and change adoption on site

Requirements

• Proven, hands-on experience managing WMS implementations end-to-end (essential)
• Direct ownership of testing, cutover, and go-live on a previous WMS project
• Strong understanding of warehouse and distribution processes
• Experience managing vendors and implementation partners
• Confident engaging at executive level
• Comfortable working remotely and travelling to Durban for key milestones
• Formal PM certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) advantageous

Advantageous

• Food service, FMCG, retail, or cold chain environment experience
• Experience with leading WMS platforms such as SAP EWM, Manhattan, Blue Yonder, or Infor

Role Details

• Employment type: Contract
• Location: Remote, with travel to Durban for key milestones
• Start date: Urgent, with flexibility up to end of March 2027 for the right candidate

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