IT Project Manager, Logistics

Company Description

Are you ready for a leading role in Logistics IT working across JYSK’s Distribution Centres all over Europe?

If you identify as a Logistics IT Project Manager with high ambitions and exceptional execution skills, you might be the person we are looking for, to implement IT Warehouse Management Systems in our highly automated Distribution Centres.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

At JYSK, employees are the key to success. Growing from one store in 1979 to more than 3,600 stores worldwide today, JYSK is a true retail success story. JYSK has distribution centres across Europe covering their markets - stores and online – as efficiently as possible.

That is why JYSK strive to offer development and career opportunities. JYSK takes pride in rewarding engagement and recognising great effort among its employees.

The three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behaviour and attitude you can expect from your new colleagues.

At JYSK, colleagues trust each other, and believe in delegation and freedom with responsibility.

You are expected to speak up and have a say in your working environment.

Job Description

WHAT YOUR NEW JOB WILL BE ABOUT

As an IT Project Manager in Logistics Development & Projects, you play an important role in meeting JYSK’s strategic target and ensuring that the project team works well together and delivers high quality work on time.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Execute international logistics IT projects with many stakeholders and dependencies.
• Navigate in a business that have a roadmap with many parallel projects ongoing and where keeping deadlines are key for the success.
• Drive implementation of Warehouse Management Systems in new Distribution Centre projects according to JYSK execution model and JYSK Logistics Best Practice.
• Drive other optimisation projects; like extension of existing DCs, process optimisation e.g. within automation, or similar projects.
• Define objectives, framework, roles, project plans and ensure progress in tasks & projects (be on top of potential risks).
• Ensure corporation across JYSK organisation by communication with Project Management Teams and other stakeholders.
• Close coordination of activities with our internal Agile IT organisation and ensure that relevant features and task are prioritised and refined according to the project schedule.
• Close Coordination of activities with our external suppliers, by ensuring functional specifications definition, follow up deliveries on projects and schedules.

You will be part of our international Logistics Development & Projects team. Consequently, you will contribute to the ongoing IT-flow development of the Logistics function. Your base will be in our Distribution Centre in Uldum or one of our other Distribution Centres in Europe – expect 30-50 travel days per year.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

Besides successful and relevant experience from working with IT projects within logistics, we are looking for ambitions and exceptional execution skills. If you bring dedication, you will meet possibilities.

In addition, you will be described by the below mentioned characteristics:

• You are an experienced IT-project manager with strong logistics competences and experience with Warehouse Management Systems.
• You are an IT Project Manager with a strong ability to bridge business needs and technical solutions.
• You have a relevant Bachelor/Master degree.
• Excellent collaboration skills, the ability to communicate at multiple levels and build good relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally.
• A continuous improvement mindset continually challenging the state of things, to constantly improve systems, procedures and processes.
• An ability to make independent decisions in a busy working day and act decisively on complex situations.
• An ability to adapt quickly to new situations, and you enjoy a varied working day.
• Good English skills.

Additional Information

IS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? Apply today!

For any advice or support, email us at MIKP@jysk.com and we’ll be happy to help!

Recruitment process:

We process applications on an ongoing basis and complete the recruitment when we have found the right candidate. 

ABOUT US

JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.

For more information, please visit our career page

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