Trident Consulting · 4 months ago
Program Director – Manhattan Deployment (Contract Logistics – 3PL Operations)
San Ramon, CA
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expCEVA Logistics is a global supply chain solutions provider, and they are seeking an experienced Program Director to lead the multi-year deployment of the Manhattan Associates IT stack across their 3PL warehouse operations in the U.S. The role involves strategic planning, governance, and execution of the deployment across multiple warehouse sites, requiring strong leadership and technical fluency with Manhattan products.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Information TechnologyMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Establish and lead a centralized Program Management Team to drive project execution and standardization across deployments
Develop and manage a multi-year program roadmap, delivery milestones, KPIs, and escalation protocols
Align program goals with CEVA's business strategy and customer requirements
Lead the end-to-end implementation of Manhattan WMS/OMS solutions, ensuring successful go-lives across all targeted warehouse operations
Oversee system configuration, data migration, and functional integration with customer systems (ERP, TMS, EDI, etc.)
Partner with solution architects, developers, and integration teams to ensure scalable, repeatable deployments
Act as the executive sponsor and primary escalation point for customer IT and operations leaders during each deployment
Drive communication, transparency, and alignment across all internal stakeholders and external partners
Conduct regular steering committee reviews, status reporting, and executive briefings
Ensure site readiness, SOP alignment, and staff preparedness at each warehouse location
Work closely with site leaders, super users, process engineers, and training teams to develop documentation and ensure change adoption
Drive continuous improvement across waves by applying lessons learned and enhancing the deployment model
Manage program budgets and staffing models
Ensure financial goals are achieved without compromising quality or customer satisfaction
Oversee resource allocation across functional workstreams (deployment, training, integration, support)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related field
Minimum 10+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or IT program management roles
5+ years of experience deploying Manhattan and Associates (strong preference for Manhattan Active experience) WMS, OMS, and related products (e.g., SCI, TMS, Slotting Optimization)
Proven track record delivering large-scale, multi-site WMS rollouts in a 3PL or contract logistics environment
Deep understanding of Manhattan Active and/or legacy WMS and OMS product suites
Strong technical understanding of system integrations (API, EDI, middleware)
Exceptional project/program management skills, including waterfall and agile methodologies
Ability to lead large cross-functional teams, vendors, and external consultants
Strong financial acumen and experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and executive stakeholder management skills
Strategic thinker and hands-on problem solver with a passion for operational excellence
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing change at scale
Inspiring team leader with a collaborative, people-first approach
Preferred
MBA preferred
Preference for candidates in PA, IN or Houston areas or open to relo to one of those areas
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off and company holidays
Opportunities for advancement within CEVA's global network
Company
Trident Consulting
Trident Consulting expertise in big data, AI & analytics, cloud, infrastructure, ERP, Java frameworks and technologies, Engineering and R&D.
51-200 employees
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