1 day ago
Boston, MA, USA +36 moreSenior
Base Salary
$113k - $338k/yr
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end WMS solution architecture for large distribution-center transformation programs.
- Lead Manhattan Active WM platform design, configuration strategy, extensibility, cloud/SaaS deployment, data modeling, and roadmap alignment.
- Architect and govern integrations across WMS, ERP, TMS, OMS, labor management, WCS/WES, automation, middleware, and analytics platforms.
- Design warehouse automation integration architectures covering AS/RS, AMRs, conveyors, sortation, robotic picking, and pick-to-light/voice systems.
- Lead WMS technology assessments, platform selections, RFP/RFI processes, vendor demonstrations, evaluation frameworks, and executive recommendations.
- Translate warehouse operations and business requirements into scalable WMS designs that minimize unnecessary customization.
- Provide technical oversight to configuration, functional, development, and integration teams through design, build, and testing.
- Own architecture governance, decision logs, change control, design reviews, and escalation management.
- Create client-facing architecture diagrams, blueprints, ADRs, scorecards, and solution documentation.
- Advise CIOs, CTOs, VP-level leaders, and enterprise architects on technology trade-offs, risks, and strategic recommendations.
- Support proposals, RFP responses, SOW and contract technology sections, client demonstrations, and WMS points of view.
- Build reusable architecture patterns, integration accelerators, platform evaluation tools, and technology practice assets.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience in supply chain technology, WMS implementation, or distribution-center systems delivery.
- At least 6 years in a Solution Architect or Senior Functional Architect role supporting large-scale WMS or distribution-center automation programs.
- At least 5 years architecting and delivering Manhattan Active WM solutions, including platform design, configuration, extensibility, cloud/SaaS deployment, and enterprise integrations.
- At least 5 years designing and implementing WMS integration architectures using API, event-driven, and batch patterns, data modeling, and middleware strategies.
- At least 5 years translating complex operational requirements into scalable WMS designs and leading cross-functional, multi-vendor programs.
- Experience integrating warehouse automation systems and designing throughput, failure-mode, resilience, and scalability solutions.
- Experience leading WMS technology selection and RFP/RFI processes.
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder-management skills with C-suite, CIO/CTO, and VP-level audiences.
- Manhattan Active WM certification, Manhattan Associates partner credentials, or equivalent platform recognition is preferred.
- Experience with cloud/SaaS WMS architecture, multi-tenant architecture, data residency, disaster recovery, and cloud integration patterns is preferred.
- Experience with Blue Yonder Luminate Warehouse Management, SAP EWM, Oracle WMS Cloud, or other enterprise WMS platforms is preferred.
- Experience with MuleSoft, Azure Service Bus, Dell Boomi, IBM MQ, or equivalent integration middleware is preferred.
- Experience with warehouse data models, real-time reporting pipelines, labor analytics, and AI/ML applications for demand sensing, labor forecasting, or slotting optimization is preferred.
- Direct distribution-center operations or industrial engineering experience is preferred.
- Lean Six Sigma, TOGAF, or other architecture or operational excellence certifications are preferred.
- Consulting or systems-integrator experience with Fortune 500 clients is preferred.
- An MBA or advanced technical degree in a related discipline is preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.
- The role requires 60–80% travel, primarily to client distribution centers and project sites across the United States and potentially internationally.
- Travel is aligned with active project needs and current health and safety guidelines.
Categories
Solutions Engineering
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services firm providing management consulting, systems integration and technology, cybersecurity, and business process outsourcing for enterprises and governments. It operates a services-driven model delivering projects and managed services, often with major cloud and software partners, across industries worldwide. Headquartered in Dublin and publicly traded on the NYSE (ACN), it originated as Andersen Consulting and adopted the Accenture name in 2001.