Technical Program Manager Jobs

At SanMar, the work you do makes a difference.
What's the Short Version?
The Technical Program Manager, Distribution manages a team that works directly with key stakeholders across SanMar's business areas and IT to design, develop and improve the solutions comprising SanMar's distribution facing systems and related functional processes. These systems include, but are not limited to HighJump WMS, and related WCS/WES integrations; voice, RF and scanning hardware, print and bagging hardware and media, automations (goods-to-person), conveyor and material handling equipment, and 3rd party solutions to drive distribution efficiency and capacity improvements. Key foundational skills include business and data/statistical analysis, good understanding of DC best practice and handling optimization concepts, Distribution/warehousing process engineering, and project management-level methodology.
What Will You Be Doing?

• Research, analyze, and troubleshoot SanMar handling systems; understand the operation and dependencies of the solutions and processes, and how they are used by the DCs.
• Primary consultant and change leadership in the optimization of current solutions and the holistic design of new solutions, and establishing best practices and processes in distribution operations.
• Provide distribution system subject matter expertise to business areas and end users.
• Work across all stakeholder areas to translate business requirements into high performing solutions that meet the business needs; ensure best operational practice.
• Identify and develop resource information (i.e., disaster response, strategic computing, information security and control).
• Supervise a team of system analysts, DC-based MHE technicians and Vendor resources, providing project implementation, change delivery, preventive maintenance, support/break-fix, and hardware/component inventory management across the SanMar DC network.
• Work closely with Technical and Delivery teams to identify, design and deliver changes to system environments; ensure projects are in lockstep with functional requirements.
• Primary vendor and industry point-of-contact for material handling related solutions and related automated equipment, hardware and media.
• Oversee project team and ensures task completion; identify potential problems that will prohibit productivity and delay deadlines.
• Manage a revolving portfolio of tasks and projects comprised of Material Handling systems and equipment, Hardware and Media management, and Storage and Capacity initiatives.
• Create detailed project plans and frameworks; ensure team members are meeting milestones and reporting status.
• Work closely with Distribution/Company leadership and primary resources to determine strategic focus and task prioritization, and long-term portfolio management.

What Are We Looking For?

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Technology Discipline or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with industry-specific tools such as AutoCad and Process Modeling/Simulation software.
• 4-6 years of experience in an IT program or project management role.
• A bias for action with the ability to adapt quickly with a positive attitude toward change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• A curious mind, strong critical thinking skills, and a continuous drive to expand and learn for the future.
• Flexible with schedule, able to provide off-hours support either remotely, or onsite, as needed.
• Ability to professionally drive change and process improvement in a loosely structured environment.
• Ability to travel frequently as needed, including SanMar sites, Industry events, customer and vendor site visits.
• Experience with procure/design/build/support of mechanical and automation systems and related technology and integrations.
• Demonstrated delivery with an agile development methodology.
• Competency across a range of project management tools (e.g. MS Project, VSTS, Jira, CA PPM, Visio).
• Experience with procure/design/build/support of storage systems, i.e., racking, binning.
• Ability to interact with many different skill sets and roles within the company.
• Solid subject matter expertise using technology-based distribution systems; experience with SanMar specific systems preferred: Warehouse Management (HighJump/Korber);Voice, RF and scanning WMS equipment; high output printers and label media; Distribution facility specific WCS/WES, Conveyor hardware/software interfaces; Industry relevant automations (AS/RS, Goods to Person, pick/pack to light, etc.)
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred.
• Ability and energy to work on multiple projects at a time and potentially switch projects as necessary, maintaining a strong quality focus on each.

What's Our Offer?
Salary Range: You`ll earn between $120,000 - $160,000 annually, depending on experience.
Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.
Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 7 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
Additional Benefits:

• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Life insurance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Pet insurance
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle

What Should You Expect?
Hybrid: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work environment is moderately quiet. Ability to work on computer for multiple hours with frequent interruptions.
SanMar's Eastpointe office is located near Seattle, WA and our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. Quarterly travel may be required.
Who is SanMar?
SanMar is more than just a t-shirt company.
We see t-shirts as a blank canvas that can be used to unite a team, tell a story or show your love for your favorite local haunt. We create meaningful connections that elevate lives through the apparel we provide.
As the industry leader in promotional apparel, we live by a refreshingly simple philosophy: Be Nice and Tell the Truth. This is how we’ve done business since Marty Lott founded the company in 1971. Today we work with awesome apparel manufacturers from around the world, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 employees and we still work with those same simple principles in mind.
You can see our values take shape in A Canvas for Good, our platform for positive action and citizenship. We are dedicated to being good stewards of the world we share, to lifting up the communities where we work and to respecting our employees. Our IDEA Council guides company-wide diversity efforts, and our annual Sustainability Report shows our progress toward our goals of doing business responsibly.
Why Work at SanMar?
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent, passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together.
Whether you work in our headquarters, from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America, we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being, life balance, career growth and (eventually) retirement.
SanMar works with brands you already know, like Nike, The North Face and Brooks Brothers, as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part, providing clothing that helps people feel that they’re a part of something special.
Here’s your chance to be a part of this story. If you’re ready to work in a place where your participation matters and your growth is a priority, we’re ready for you.
SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, whoever you love or follow in faith, whatever your disability or superpower status, whichever ethnicity or gender you identify with, you are welcome at SanMar.
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