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Apply today to become part of the Universal team!\nUniversal Logistics is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives spanning both enterprise IT and transportation-technology systems. This role owns projects end-to-end - from charter through post-implementation review - across areas such as transportation management systems (TMS), fleet telematics, EDI/ELD integrations, and general IT application and system-integration work.\nThe Senior IT Project Manager operates with a high degree of autonomy on higher-risk, higher-visibility programs, selects the delivery approach (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) appropriate to each project, and provides guidance and informal leadership to project coordinators and less experienced PMs. This is a hands-on executioner role - your engagement has immediate impact!\n\nReports To: Director, IT\nLocation: Warren, MI (fully onsite)\nFLSA Status: Exempt\nDirect Reports: May informally lead or mentor 1-2 project coordinators / junior PMs / Team members\nKey Responsibilities\nProject Leadership & Delivery\nLead the full lifecycle of enterprise IT and transportation-technology projects, including software development, system integrations, and platform implementations. \nDevelop project charters, scope statements, work breakdown structures, schedules, RACI, and RAID (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies) logs. \nSelect and tailor the appropriate delivery methodology (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) based on project size, risk, and business need. \nMonitor progress against schedule, scope, and budget; identify variances early and drive corrective action. \nTransportation & Logistics Systems\nLead implementations and upgrades of transportation management systems (TMS), fleet telematics, freight visibility platforms, and EDI/ELD integrations. \nPartner with operations, dispatch, safety, and compliance teams to align technology projects with DOT/FMCSA-related requirements (e.g., ELD mandate, IFTA reporting) where applicable. \nCoordinate with carriers, brokers, 3PL partners, and technology vendors on integration timelines and data exchange requirements. \nRisk, Budget & Vendor Management\nIdentify, track, and mitigate project risks, escalating issues that threaten scope, budget, or schedule. \nOwn project budgets: track expenses, forecast costs, and report variances to stakeholders and finance. \nManage vendor and contractor relationships, including statements of work, deliverables, and performance against contract terms. \nStakeholder Engagement & Team Leadership\nServe as primary point of contact for business and IT stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. \nFacilitate project meetings, steering committee updates, and executive status reporting. \nMentor and provide day-to-day guidance to project coordinators and junior project managers; may lead a small project team on larger initiatives. \nDrive change management activities and user adoption planning for new systems and processes. \nGovernance & Continuous Improvement\nMaintain comprehensive project documentation: plans, status reports, meeting notes, and decision logs. \nEnsure deliverables meet quality standards, business requirements, and compliance obligations. \nConduct post-project reviews and lessons-learned sessions; drive adoption of process improvements across the PMO. \nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience. \n7+ years of IT project management experience, including leading complex, multi-team, or multi-vendor projects. \nDemonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, and vendor/contract relationships. \nStrong leadership, facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience mentoring or informally leading other project staff. \nExcellent verbal, written, and executive-level communication skills. \nProficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar. \nWorking knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall/traditional project management approaches. \nPreferred\nExperience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or trucking industries, particularly with TMS, EDI, ELD, or telematics platforms. \nPMP certification. \nAgile/Scrum certification (CSM, PMI-ACP, or similar). \nFamiliarity with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks. \nExperience with DOT/FMCSA compliance systems (ELD, IFTA, safety/compliance reporting). \nWork Environment\nThis position is fully onsite at our Warren, MI headquarters. No regular travel is required.\nAbout Universal Logistics\nUniversal Logistics Holdings is a multi-modal transportation and logistics provider offering a wide range of services including truckload and brokerage transportation, intermodal, and value-added solutions. 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