Kearney Activate Kinaxis Solutions Architect

Kearney Italia, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kearney Italia, Inc. is seeking a Kinaxis Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of supply chain planning solutions using Kinaxis Maestro for diverse clients.

You will guide a team of consultants, translating business needs into Maestro configurations and driving value realization through end-to-end delivery in an Agile environment. You will require 10+ years of experience across Kinaxis, o9, Blue Yonder, or similar platforms, with proven leadership of multi-project

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience across Kinaxis, o9, Blue Yonder, E2Open, or similar platforms.
• Experience in supply chain planning functional design and Kinaxis Maestro implementation.
• Led a team through five full-lifecycle supply chain planning implementations.
• Certified Kinaxis Solution Architect or completed all requirements for certification.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution-design activities and oversee end-to-end implementation.
• Conduct discovery sessions to capture Kinaxis Maestro requirements.
• Translate business needs into Kinaxis Maestro specifications.
• Oversee data-management and data-integration for Maestro.
• Support QA, UAT, and testing to ensure quality and value realization.

Skills

Kinaxis Maestro

Team leadership

Supply chain planning

Agile methodologies

Data integration

Discovery workshops

Communication skills

Project leadership

Kinaxis certification

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Kinaxis Maestro

o9

Blue Yonder

E2Open

Job description

Kearney Activate Kinaxis Solutions Architect

Job Description

As a Kinaxis Solutions Architect at Kearney, you will lead the design and implementation of supply chain planning solutions for clients using Kinaxis Maestro (RapidResponse). Working with clients to understand their business needs, you will translate those needs into effective Kinaxis Maestro solutions, guide a team of solution and technical consultants in configuring the platform, and help clients realize measurable value from their investments. You will work closely with project leaders, teammates, and practice leaders in a collaborative environment while supporting team development and business development efforts.

Depending on each client’s unique needs, projects can differ in length, size, and location, giving you unique, hands‑on experiences across a range of industries and service practices. Working alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people, you will broaden your knowledge and experience in an open, agile, and collaborative environment. With the freedom to be yourself and recognition for what you bring to the table, you can put your purpose into action and help build a future that works for everyone, everywhere—as a Kearney Original.

Who you are

After nearly 100 years, we know this business is fundamentally about making connections—between facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies, and above all, people. That's why we look for collaborative, insightful, and inquisitive problem-solvers who don't accept the first thing in front of them and who are always unapologetically themselves.

We want to hear from you if you are:

Experienced in implementing advanced planning solutions, with at least 10 years of experience across Kinaxis, o9, Blue Yonder, E2Open, or similar platforms.

Experienced in supply chain planning functional design and implementation using Kinaxis Maestro.

Experienced in leading a team through at least five full-lifecycle implementations of a supply chain planning solution, including business requirements gathering, solution design and development, testing, go-live and cutover, hypercare, and value realization.

Accomplished in supply chain planning, including core principles, operational workflows such as demand projection, inventory control, and S&OP, performance metrics, and current trends and strategies in supply chain optimization.

Knowledgeable in software architecture principles, model design, build tasks, and related best practices.

A strong problem-solver who can analyze complex technical requirements and propose effective solutions.

An excellent communicator and collaborator with experience working in Agile environments.

Certified as a Kinaxis Solution Architect or have completed all requirements for Kinaxis Solution Architect certification.

Key Responsibilities

Lead solution-design activities, assign configuration tasks, oversee end-to-end implementation, and ensure adherence to quality standards and methodologies.

Conduct comprehensive discovery sessions with stakeholders to capture Kinaxis Maestro configuration requirements across supply chain networks, processes, and objectives.

Translate business needs into Kinaxis Maestro specifications that incorporate industry trends and best practices.

Resolve complex data and analytics challenges to ensure that the solution produces expected results.

Oversee data-management and data-integration activities, including source-system data transformation, data loading into Maestro, and data cleanup and validation.

Support the customer and project team in quality-assurance practices for the configured solution, including executing unit-test scripts and supporting end-to-end testing and user-acceptance testing.

Assess project performance and document lessons learned to increase institutional knowledge.

Mentor and coach junior team members in model design and build-task execution throughout the project.

Work with business-development teams to identify and explore opportunities for additional work with clients and support efforts to scope new projects.

What we can offer you

Join us as we tackle challenges and build solutions as problem solvers and builders, entirely focused on steering our clients to victory through data. When you become a part of Cervello, you'll find:

Competitive remuneration packages

Generous retirement/pension savings contributions

Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families

Paid parental leave to help you balance work and family life

Emphasis on mental health and well‑being with access to several apps and platforms

On‑the‑job learning and development opportunities

Compensation range: US$130,000–US$190,000 It is important to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Kearney reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes paid time off, paid sick leave, 401(k) match and profit sharing, medical, dental, and vision coverage, healthcare concierge services, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contributions, a home office stipend, subsidized gym membership, an annual wellness program, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well‑being..

Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination
Kearney prides itself on providing a culture where our employees belong and thrive equally, which means our people feel comfort, confidence, and joy as they do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. That's why Kearney is committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive environment. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person's gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. We encourage everyone to apply, including those who may not feel historically represented in consulting.