Position Details

Job Title: Global IS Project Manager – TMS Americas
Type of Contract: Full-time
Expected Hiring Date: April 2026

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end delivery of IS projects within the Transport Management System (TMS) perimeter for the Americas region, ensuring alignment with strategic Value Tower Supply Chain objectives regarding scope, timing, and budget.

• Support business teams during project initiation (G1 milestone), ensuring needs are clearly identified and validated.

• Define team objectives, guide and support IS project teams, and contribute to capability development.

Project Scoping

• Lead preparation of G2 deliverables, including:

  • Business process modeling (as‑is / to‑be)
  • General solution architecture (in collaboration with Enterprise Architecture)
  • Evaluation of solution and sourcing options (make/buy, supplier assessments)
  • Business case development (value creation and cost estimation)
  • Risk assessments and validation with key stakeholders

• Coordinate supplier and vendor contract processes with Purchasing and Legal.

Project Execution

• Develop and maintain the project management plan, master schedule, and WBS.

• Manage scope through formal change procedures and maintain value & cost reforecasts.

• Build and monitor resource plans and skills matrices.

• Maintain issue logs, risk matrices, and action plans.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead weekly progress reviews and prepare status reports.

• Conduct technical review checkpoints for major deliverables (process models, specifications, architecture, solution selection, go‑live readiness).

• Prepare communication materials, including PMS reports, steering committee content, and IS/IT team updates.

• Ensure documentation and processes are in place for a smooth transition to IS/IT operations during hypercare prior to G4 milestone.

• Perform post‑implementation value assessments after deployment and rollout.

Profile

• Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience managing large IT projects within complex matrix organizations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time‑management skills.
• Strong skills in resource planning, budgeting, and financial tracking.
• Solid risk‑management mindset, with ability to anticipate and mitigate issues.
• Fluent in English and experienced working in multicultural environments.

Why choose this position?

• Join a global organization driving strategic digitalization across the Supply Chain Value Tower.
• Play a key role in shaping TMS transformation and leading high‑impact, cross‑regional initiatives.
• Collaborate with international business partners, IS/IT teams, and technology suppliers.
• Influence process and system evolution while contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Grow within a dynamic, fast‑moving environment that values innovation, ownership, and professional development.