IT Product Manager - Blue Yonder

Kenco Group; Minnesota; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Employer Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Group is seeking an experienced Product/Project lead to manage the lifecycle of Blue Yonder WMS solutions, including implementations, upgrades, and integrations. You will coordinate customer workshops, drive governance, and oversee multi‑project delivery in a dynamic 3PL setting.

Requires 7+ years in WMS, 5+ years with Blue Yonder, and strong PM skills. Travel 25‑50% is expected; PMP or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Supply Chain/Logistics/Business or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years of Warehouse Management System experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on Blue Yonder WMS experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leading software implementations/projects.
• Experience in 3PL environments preferred.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead lifecycle management for Blue Yonder WMS implementations and upgrades.
• Develop implementation roadmaps, governance, and standards.
• Oversee contractor-led teams and ensure quality delivery.
• Act as SME for Blue Yonder WMS implementation activities.
• Manage project resourcing and budgets; monitor status and risks.
• Provide status reports to IT leadership and executives.
• Guide design, configuration, testing, integration, and deployment of WMS solutions.
• Collaborate with customers, operations, IT, and vendors.
• Support RFI/RFP responses and project pricing activities.

Skills

WMS implementation

Blue Yonder WMS

Project management

Client/stakeholder communication

Vendor/partner management

Solution design

Business requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Supply Chain/Logistics/Business

Tools

Blue Yonder WMS

JDA/RedPrairie

Job description

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.

About The Position

This position is responsible for the entire life cycle of Kenco’s software product such as WMS (Warehouse Management System), TMS (Transportation Management System), or BI (Business Intelligence). This position is responsible for the strategic planning, product management, implementation, and support for the software product. They will present and interact with customers and internal functional support teams to ensure project results are achieved on time and within budget and present project status and issues to executive level business personnel. Travel will be required in support of customer needs.

Functions

• Manage the lifecycle of Blue Yonder WMS implementations, enhancements, upgrades, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain implementation strategies, roadmaps, standards, and governance processes for assigned products and projects.
• Provide leadership and oversight for contractor-led implementation teams, ensuring accountability, quality delivery, and adherence to Kenco standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for Blue Yonder WMS implementation activities.
• Develop project resourcing strategies, including internal resources, contractors, implementation partners, training requirements, and project budgets.
• Monitor and report to IT leadership, Operations, customers, and executive stakeholders on project status, risks, issues, budgets, and implementation progress.
• Lead project planning, governance, risk management, issue resolution, and escalation activities across multiple concurrent projects.
• Manage relationships with software vendors, consulting partners, contractors, and customer stakeholders.
• Provide functional and technical guidance for Blue Yonder WMS solution design, configuration, testing, integration, deployment, and support activities. Utilize warehouse operations expertise to evaluate business requirements and design practical, scalable solutions.
• Collect and analyze business requirements for large and complex customer implementations.
• Perform feasibility studies and translate operational requirements into effective system designs. Identify business process conflicts, integration challenges, and operational risks while recommending alternative solutions. Evaluate proposed customizations, enhancements, and integrations while promoting standardization and reuse of existing Kenco solutions.
• Ensure project deliverables, system documentation, testing results, and support transition materials meet established quality standards.
• Develop strong working relationships with customers, Operations leadership, IT teams, software vendors, and implementation partners.
• Lead customer workshops, project reviews, steering committee meetings, and executive-level status presentations.
• Drive consistency across implementation methodologies, documentation standards, project governance practices, and solution designs.
• Support knowledge transfer activities and development of internal Blue Yonder WMS expertise.
• Assist with RFI, RFQ, and RFP responses, solution estimates, implementation approaches, and project pricing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience and technical training, is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of Warehouse Management System experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on Blue Yonder (JDA/RedPrairie) WMS experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading software implementations, projects, or programs.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and supply chain execution processes.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.
• Experience overseeing external contractors, consulting organizations, and implementation partners.
• Experience presenting project status, risks, and recommendations to customers and executive leadership.
• Experience within a third‑party logistics (3PL) environment preferred.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management experience preferred.
• Experience with warehouse automation, WCS, LMS, parcel systems, ERP integrations, or distribution center startups preferred.

Competencies

• Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization
• Communicate for Impact - Devoting the time and resources necessary to communicate the strategic vision, direction, priorities, and progress of the team for which you are responsible
• Leading People - Ability to develop and implement strategies to maximize employee performance and foster employee engagement in meeting the organization's strategy
• Managing Transitions/ Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders
• Relationship Management - Building and maintaining relationships with internal partners to successfully complete projects and organizational objectives.
• Strategic Agility - Gains perspective and balances the pressure between daily tasks and strategic actions that impact the long‑term viability of the organization

Travel Requirements

• This position is expected to travel approximately 25% - 50%.
• A passport is not required, but recommended.

Benefits Offered

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.

Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)