Blue Yonder WMS Techno/Functional Lead

Accenture; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a seasoned Blue Yonder WMS Lead to own delivery workstreams within complex WMS implementations. You will translate client requirements into BY WMS designs, configure components, and mentor junior consultants while coordinating across functional and technical teams.

Travel may be required (0–100%), and you will support SIT/UAT, testing, and go-live activities as part of a global delivery mindset. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 8+ years’ BY WMS experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of Blue Yonder WMS experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of consulting or implementation experience in Supply Chain/Logistics.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading or owning functional and technical workstreams within a WMS implementation.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on technical (MOCA, SQL, API-based integration, and Java development) and functional BY WMS configuration capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent (minimum 6 years work experience).

Responsibilities

• Lead functional or technical workstreams within Blue Yonder WMS implementation projects.
• Translate client business requirements into BY WMS solution designs and configuration specifications.
• Configure and customize BY WMS components aligned with business and integration requirements.
• Coordinate with Delivery Leads to manage workstream timelines, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Develop and review functional and technical specifications for modifications, interfaces, and reports.
• Provide guidance and support to junior consultants and client team members.
• Support system integration, SIT/UAT testing, and go-live activities.
• Author and review design documentation, functional specs, and procedural guides throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Delivery coordination

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Associate’s degree equivalent

Tools

Blue Yonder WMS

MOCA

SQL

API integration

Java development

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 skilled Blue Yonder WMS Lead capable of leading functional or technical workstreams on complex WMS implementations. You bridge business requirements and technical solutions, with the ability to configure, develop, and guide teams through delivery milestones.

The Work:

A Techno/Functional role responsible for owning specific workstreams within Blue Yonder WMS implementation programs. You will coordinate across functional and technical domains, mentor junior team members, and ensure solution designs translate effectively into configured, tested, and documented WMS solutions.

• Lead functional or technical workstreams within Blue Yonder WMS implementation projects

• Translate client business requirements into BY WMS solution designs and configuration specifications

• Configure and customize BY WMS components aligned with business and integration requirements

• Coordinate with Delivery Leads to manage workstream timelines, dependencies, and deliverables

• Develop and review functional and technical specifications for modifications, interfaces, and reports

• Provide guidance and support to junior consultants and client team members

• Support system integration, SIT/UAT testing, and go-live activities

• Author and review design documentation, functional specs, and procedural guides throughout the project lifecycle

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 Blue Yonder (JDA/RedPrairie) WMS experience

• Minimum of 3 years of consulting or implementation experience in Supply Chain/Logistics

• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading or owning functional and technical workstreams within a WMS implementation

• Minimum of 2 years of hands on technical (MOCA, SQL, API-based integration, and Java development) and functional (BY WMS application configuration capabilities, common pitfalls, and warehousing best practices.) experience

• 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 experience with adjacent BY solutions such as WLM and/or other tier 1 WMS solutions (e.g. Manhattan)