Principal Architect (E2E) - WMS

Blue Yonder; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Yonder is seeking an End-to-End Principal Architect for Warehouse Management Solutions in London. You will lead end-to-end solution design, manage large deployments, and serve as the single point of contact for client stakeholders across the program.

This role requires deep Blue Yonder WMS experience and a track record of driving multi-release implementations. You will guide teams, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure technical alignment with business objectives while leveraging

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in solution architecture/consulting.
• Expertise designing and implementing Blue Yonder WMS and related execution solutions.
• Proven project leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for CIO/Senior leaders.
• Proficient in cloud infrastructure, data engineering and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and implementation of Blue Yonder WMS solutions.
• Own architecture for large footprint deployments and multiple releases.
• Manage project timelines, budgets and risks.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with clients and delivery partners to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Skills

15+ years experience

Blue Yonder WMS expertise

Solution architecture

Agile methodologies

Cloud infrastructure

Data engineering

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Education

Experience in architecture consulting

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

End-to-End Principal Architect - WMS

Job Profile Summary

E2E Principal Architect is a self-driven associate who will lead the end-to-end implementation of large footprint Blue Yonder solutions for Warehouse Management Solutions starting with the overall architecture of the solution, partnering with all key stakeholders to drive the implementation of all the multiple business releases within the program, be the single point of contact for all customer business stakeholders on the overall solution footprint.

Overview

Job Description

The End-to-End Principal Architect will work within the Consulting Services team at Blue Yonder to lead and manage the end-to-end solution design and implementation of Cognitive Execution Solutions, and Cognitive Warehouse Management Solutions for clients. The End-to-End Principal Architect will be responsible for ensuring project success by effectively communicating with clients, managing project timelines, and leading solution teams as part of a project. They will be accountable for the overall functional and technical designs, implementation and delivery of end-to-end solutions, and will work closely with the clients and the project teams to ensure that the solutions align with the client's business objectives and meet their requirements.

Our current technical environment

We leverage SaaS microservices and various Blue Yonder solutions and integrate with client solutions and landscapes.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop and manage project timelines and budgets
• Lead solution teams and ensure project deliverables meet client expectations
• Lead integration of the core product to develop solutions utilizing Platform
• Identify and manage project risks and issues
• Act as an internal consultant to other teams within Blue Yonder
• Design and implement end-to-end solutions based on client requirements and best practices
• Provide functional and technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members
• Continuously evaluate and improve solution processes and tools utilizing the latest technologies, i.e. Agentic AI, Machine Learning
• Work closely with the clients and other project teams to ensure that the solutions align with the client's business objectives and meet their technical requirements.
• Collaborate with the project managers, delivery partners, and other stakeholders to ensure that the solutions are delivered on-time, on-budget, and to the client's satisfaction.

What we are looking for (Team Specific Qualifications & Education)

• 15 + years of experience in solution architecture and consulting or a related field
• Expertise in designing and implementing Blue Yonder (micro service based) Warehouse Management solutions
• Expertise in designing and implementing at least one other Execution solution – Warehouse Labour Management, Transportation Management, Order and/ or Returns Management
• Proven experience leading and managing solution projects
• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills to be able to interact with customer at all levels, from CIO and Senior Supply Chain Leader downward.
• Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems
• Strong technical skills in one or more areas such as cloud infrastructure, software development, data engineering and data analytics.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle and experience with Agile methodologies.
• Experience working with Supply Chain, logistics, retail and manufacturing industries would be a plus.

Our Values

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.