Senior Project & Implementation Manager

ID
2026-7962
Position Type
Regular Full-Time

Introduction

Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact!

We’re problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. Together, we champion the strength of our global teams. And, as trusted advisors, we go above and beyond, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure customer satisfaction. 

Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to be better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture, join us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team that is AIT.  Find out what our people deliver.® means when you come move the world with us!  Hear directly from our teammates at AIT Worldwide Logistics and make us the next stop on your career journey.

Overview

The Senior Project & Implementation Manager supports Contract Logistics and will be responsible for executing strategic growth initiatives, driving ATLAS program delivery, supporting product and vertical solution development, and leading key implementation and transformation projects globally. This role serves as a strategic partner to Contract Logistics leadership, ensuring initiatives are translated into actionable project plans, implemented successfully, and aligned with the company's growth objectives. The position will support the development of scalable Contract Logistics solutions, enhance operational performance, and advance AI-enabled business capabilities that improve productivity, customer experience, and decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • ATLAS Strategy & Governance Leadership:
    Lead ATLAS strategy execution, annual planning, roadmap management, governance, milestone tracking, and executive reporting.
  • Product Development & Solution Design:
    Support Contract Logistics product development and vertical solution design, including value propositions, market materials, solution standards, and go-to-market support.
  • Project:
    Drive strategic implementation projects, customer onboarding programs, facility launches, operational transformations, and global initiatives.
  • Digital Transformation & AI Enablement:
    Support AI enablement, business process automation, analytics, KPI development, and digital transformation initiatives across Contract Logistics.
  • Executive Communications & Business Reporting:
    Develop executive presentations, business cases, project status updates, and performance reviews for senior leadership.
  • Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management:
    Partner with global business leaders, operational teams, product managers, and customers to align priorities, drive accountability, and ensure successful delivery of strategic objectives.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
  • The wage range for this position is $105,720.00-$158,580.00 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.

Qualifications

Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Operations (required)
• Master's Degree (preferred)

Experience
• 10+ years Logistics, Contract Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing, or Operations Management experience (required)
• 5+ years Project Management, Program Management, Implementation, or Business Transformation leadershipexperience with Global experience working across multiple regions and cross-functional teams (required)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to develop strategic planning and program management Medium
• Ability to plan projects and implement management projects through completion Medium
• Knowledge of supply chain and contract logistics operations including end-to-end supply chain processes, transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and contract logistics solutions Medium
• Product development and solution design Medium
• Must be able to analyze business process improvement and operational excellence Medium
• Ability to collect data analysis, KPI management, and performance reporting Medium
• Ability to lead and support change management and organizational alignment Medium
• Ability to effectively communicate complex information to leadership and conduct presentation skills Medium
• Understands financial and business acumen Medium
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management Medium
• Ability to identify challenges, evaluate alternatives with problem solving and decision-making Medium
• Understands the emerging technologies of AI, automation, and digital transformation concepts Medium
• Understand the customer-focused mindset by supporting the customer to ensure satisfaction Medium
• Ability to influence without direct authority Medium

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

 

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.

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