Blue Yonder WMS Delivery Lead

Accenture PLC; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Accenture seeks a senior WMS Architect to lead end-to-end Blue Yonder WMS solutions for complex client environments. You will define requirements, drive pilots, and design scalable, interoperable systems across ERP, TMS, OMS, and WCS/MHE.

The role combines architecture, delivery governance, and strategic advisory at the highest level. You will guide transformation journeys, partner with stakeholders, and mentor teams to deliver high-impact warehouse optimizations, automation enablement, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in WMS, supply chain, logistics, or fulfillment tech.
• 8+ years of hands-on BY WMS architecture, design, or implementation.
• 8+ years leading large, complex WMS or supply chain transformation programs.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (min 12 years work exp).

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end Blue Yonder WMS solutions for complex clients.
• Define requirements, perform fit/gap, lead pilots, and design scalable WMS solutions.
• Ensure interoperability across ERP, TMS, OMS, WCS/MHE, voice, ASRS.
• Lead delivery of BY WMS programs including SIT/UAT, deployment, training, cutover, and hypercare.
• Manage scope, risks, RAID logs, timelines, and cross-functional coordination.
• Guide clients through warehouse transformation journeys with process redesign and automation.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Solution architecture

Stakeholder management

Pre-sales

Mentoring & coaching

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Blue Yonder WMS

ERP integration

WCS/MHE

Cloud platforms (Azure/GCP)

Job description

We Are:

We are a global collective of innovators applying the New every day to improve the way the world works and lives. New doesn’t mean being ahead of the curve; new is pushing forward the curve, riding the edge where the impossible meets the transformational and making it reality where it matters. Help us show the world what’s possible as you partner with clients to unlock hidden value and deliver innovative solutions. Empowered with innovative tools, continuous learning and a global community of diverse talent and perspectives, we drive success in a new business architecture that disrupts conventional practices. Our expertise spans 40+ industries across 120+ countries and impacts millions of lives every day. We turn ideas into reality.

You Are:

A highly experienced Blue Yonder WMS leader with deep experience architecting, delivering, and optimizing large-scale warehouse management solutions across complex supply chain environments. You blend technical depth with strategic leadership, enabling you to guide teams, advise executives, and shape the future of digital fulfillment operations. You bring a strong understanding of BY WMS (Discrete/SaaS), warehouse processes, automation, and multi-system interoperability—and you know how to turn these capabilities into measurable business value.

You are equally comfortable:

• Leading cross-functional delivery teams through complex implementations

• Designing scalable, resilient, and secure WMS architectures

• Partnering with senior client stakeholders to shape strategy and influence outcomes

• Driving pre-sales efforts, estimating solutions, and shaping new opportunities

• Building people capability and elevating best practices within the WMS practice

• You thrive in ambiguity, solve difficult problems with clarity, and demonstrate leadership that inspires confidence at all levels.

• The Work:

• WMS Solution Architecture & Design Leadership:

• 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.

• Program Leadership & Delivery Excellence:

• 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.

• Client Advisory, Stakeholder Management & Value Delivery:

• 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.

• Pre-Sales, Business Development & Practice Growth:

• 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.

• Quality, Governance & Risk Management:

• Ensure design artifacts, processes, and delivery practices meet leading industry standards.

• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies across design, integration, testing, and deployment.

• Establish and enforce best-in-class architecture practices, technical controls, documentation standards, and delivery methodologies.

• Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here’s What You Need:

• 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.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 10/29/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/benefits)

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $132,500 to $302,400

Cleveland $122,700 to $241,900

Colorado $132,500 to $261,300

District of Columbia $141,100 to $278,200

Illinois $122,700 to $261,300

Maine $112,900 to $222