DC Architecture Leader: WMS/WES/WCS & Automation

LevelUP HCS; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

LevelUP HCS seeks a Principal Architect to own the architecture, technology strategy, and evolution of its large-scale, highly automated distribution center network. You will define end-to-end architecture for WMS, WES, WCS, and automation, driving real-time visibility and resiliency across the DC network.

You will lead architectural decisions, balance business outcomes with operational realities, and collaborate with OT, IT, and enterprise teams to enable scalable, future-ready fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in solution/enterprise/technical architecture for large-scale distribution centers or warehouse ops.
• Deep experience with one or more major WMS platforms such as Manhattan Associates, Blue Yonder, or SAP EWM.
• Proven ownership of architectural decisions across WMS, WES, WCS, automation, and enterprise apps.
• Strong understanding of IT/OT integration, API-based and event-driven architectures.
• Ability to define end-to-end architecture across multiple platforms and drive multi-site transformations.
• Experience mentoring architects and delivery teams to ensure adherence to architecture standards.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end distribution center solution architecture and technology roadmap.
• Define architectural direction across WMS, WES, WCS, automation platforms, and custom apps.
• Evaluate platforms and determine capability placement across enterprise applications.
• Develop transition architectures and modernization strategies for multi-site DC networks.
• Partner with OT and automation teams to ensure cohesive end-to-end solutions.
• Communicate decisions and trade-offs to executives and delivery teams.

Skills

Architecture leadership

Enterprise architecture

WMS/WES/WCS architecture

API integration design

IT/OT integration

Multi-site program leadership

Domain-driven design

Tools

Manhattan Associates WMS

Blue Yonder WMS

SAP EWM

WMS/WES/WCS platforms

Automation & robotics platforms

Job description

LevelUP HCS seeks a Principal Architect to own the architecture, technology strategy, and evolution of its large-scale, highly automated distribution center network. You will define end-to-end architecture for WMS, WES, WCS, and automation, driving real-time visibility and resiliency across the DC network.

You will lead architectural decisions, balance business outcomes with operational realities, and collaborate with OT, IT, and enterprise teams to enable scalable, future-ready fulfillment.