Project Manager

4 days ago

Valparaiso, IN, United States Blue Star Partners, LLC Full time

Job Title: Project Manager – Warehousing Optimization
Location: Columbus, OH and Valparaiso, IN (Hybrid: Onsite Tue–Thu)
Contract Duration: 6 months (Strong possibility of extension)
Pay Rate: $85–$90/hour
Employment Type: W-2 Only (U.S. Citizens Only – No Visa Sponsorships)


Position Summary:

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead a critical Warehousing Optimization initiative within the Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO) of a major energy company. This program will focus on modernizing warehouse operations by implementing new technologies, enhancing inventory visibility through UFID adoption, improving forecasting models, and reducing leakage and waste. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in operational transformation, supply chain, and warehouse management, with a proven track record of delivering cross-functional initiatives in complex environments.

This is a hybrid role based in Columbus, OH and Valparaiso, IN, with on-site presence required Tuesday through Thursday.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of a warehousing optimization program focused on technology adoption, inventory visibility, and operational efficiency.
  • Drive the implementation of new warehouse technologies and systems, ensuring alignment with IT and operations teams.
  • Support the adoption of UFID (Unique Facility Identifier) and related digital capabilities for inventory tracking and movement.
  • Collaborate with forecasting, planning, and analytics teams to implement improved demand planning and inventory forecasting models.
  • Facilitate gap analysis, future-state planning, and process optimization efforts to reduce leakage, waste, and redundancy across warehousing operations.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies while reporting status to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
  • Ensure effective stakeholder communication, buy-in, and change management support throughout all phases of the project.
  • Coordinate cross-functional workstreams including warehouse operations, supply chain, finance, IT, and external vendors.
  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program impact and benefit realization.


Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience managing complex business or operational transformation projects.
  • Demonstrated success in delivering warehouse or supply chain-related initiatives, preferably within regulated or asset-intensive industries.
  • Strong understanding of inventory optimization, warehouse technology, and forecasting best practices.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across operations, IT, and analytics.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience presenting to senior executives.
  • Ability to manage change, navigate ambiguity, and drive outcomes in a matrixed environment.
  • Experience with both agile and waterfall project methodologies.


Preferred Skills:

  • PMP or other formal project management certification.
  • Experience implementing warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory technologies.
  • Familiarity with UFID systems, RFID, or similar tracking tools.
  • Exposure to the energy or utility industry or other heavily regulated environments.
  • Background in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies.
  • Experience with data-driven planning tools or platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Power BI).

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