Blue Yonder WMS Delivery Architect & Leader

Accenture; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an accomplished WMS Architect to lead end-to-end Blue Yonder WMS solutions for complex clients in retail, manufacturing, and logistics. You will define requirements, drive architecture, govern delivery, and mentor delivery teams across multi-system landscapes.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, shape transformation roadmaps, and contribute to pre-sales with estimates and solution designs, while advancing the WMS practice and delivering measurable value.

Qualifications

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• Minimum of 8 years of experience in WMS, supply chain, logistics, or fulfillment technology.
• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on Blue Yonder/JDA WMS architecture, design, or implementation experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience leading large, complex WMS or supply chain transformation programs in a client-facing/delivery lead capacity.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent (minimum 6 years work experience)
• Bonus Points If:
• You have deep knowledge of Blue Yonder WMS (Discrete/SaaS), including configuration, design, and integration.
• You have a s strong understanding of warehouse processes (receiving, inventory, picking, replenishment, packing, shipping, labor).
• You have experience integrating WMS with ERP/Host, TMS, OMS, WCS/MHE, Voice, ASRS, parcel systems, and other supply chain solutions.
• You have a proven ability to lead solution blueprinting, architecture design, and technical governance across multi-system landscapes.
• You have a strong capability in issue resolution, trace analysis, data assessment, and quality assurance.
• You have strong experience across multiple industries (Retail, CPG, eCommerce, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing)
• You have experience with other WMS platforms (Manhattan, Körber, Oracle, SAP eWM).
• You have experience with supply chain automation (AMRs, conveyors, ASRS).
• You have familiarity with Agile/Scrum or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• You have exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, GCP), API/Middleware integration, or data migration strategies.
• You have thought leadership and innovation mindset in supply chain and fulfillment operations.
• You have demonstrated experience managing senior stakeholders, influencing decisions, and guiding transformation strategy.
• You have strong estimating skills for sizing, scoping, and shaping WMS solutions with optimal cost and ROI.
• You have the ability to manage teams, coach resources, and foster a high-performance delivery culture.
• You have excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end Blue Yonder WMS solutions for highly complex clients across industries such as retail, consumer goods, logistics, and manufacturing.
• Define business and technical requirements, perform fit/gap analysis, lead Conference Room Pilots, and design scalable WMS solutions that minimize complexity while maximizing operational impact.
• Ensure interoperability and integration across connected systems (ERP, TMS, OMS, WCS/MHE, parcel/Carrier, Voice, ASRS).
• Develop detailed solution specifications, configuration approaches, integration designs, and technical documentation.
• Provide architectural governance and design assurance across the entire delivery lifecycle.
• Lead delivery of complex BY WMS programs, overseeing configuration, testing (SIT / UAT), deployment, training, cutover, and hypercare stabilization.
• Manage project scope, risks, RAID logs, timelines, and cross-functional coordination with functional, technical, development, testing, data, security, and operations teams.
• Identify and resolve issues across WMS modules, integrations, and operational workflows, ensuring system readiness and high-quality deployment.
• Oversee release management, validation cycles, UAT/SIT, and performance optimization.
• Act as the primary senior point of contact for client leadership, building long-term, trusted relationships.
• Guide clients through warehouse transformation journeys—including process redesign, automation enablement, network optimization, and continuous improvement roadmaps.
• Lead workshops, requirements sessions, value assessments, maturity assessments, and solution strategy discussions.
• Provide strategic recommendations grounded in industry benchmarks, operational intelligence, and BY best practices.
• Shape opportunities by developing estimates, delivery strategies, solution approaches, and proposal content.
• Engage Managing Directors and senior executives to position Accenture as the partner of choice for enterprise WMS transformations.
• Contribute to the Blue Yonder practice by developing accelerators, reusable assets, delivery frameworks, and thought leadership.
• Mentor and grow talent across the practice, building strong, diverse teams capable of delivering complex WMS programs.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies across design, integration, testing, and deployment.
• Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Skills

Blue Yonder WMS

WMS Architecture

Delivery Leadership

Cross-functional Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Azure

API/Middleware

Job description

Accenture is seeking an accomplished WMS Architect to lead end-to-end Blue Yonder WMS solutions for complex clients in retail, manufacturing, and logistics. You will define requirements, drive architecture, govern delivery, and mentor delivery teams across multi-system landscapes.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, shape transformation roadmaps, and contribute to pre-sales with estimates and solution designs, while advancing the WMS practice and delivering measurable value.