Senior Systems Analyst, WM

WOLVERINE WORLDWIDE INC; Rockford (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. in Michigan is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst, WM, to lead supporting business applications, including maintenance, new development, and problem solving to provide a reliable set of business applications for WWW’s units.

The role requires strong experience with Manhattan PkMS/WMI, IBMi, SQL and RPG/CL development, plus leadership and cross-team collaboration, and offers a hybrid in-office schedule with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field.
• 8+ years of experience with Manhattan PkMS/WMI and IBMi.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse and distribution systems.
• Experience with front-line problem resolution and go-live support.
• Ability to lead projects and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Configures software or creates/modifies code to meet requirements and tests changes.
• Writes documentation and provides user training for internal systems.
• Interviews customers and teams to determine requirements and designs solutions.
• Estimates configuration and development efforts for the area.
• Leads projects and coordinates resources, milestones and communication.
• Supports disaster recovery and change-management standards.
• Evaluates make vs. buy options and stays current with technology.
• Provides 24/7 on-call support as scheduled.
• Performs duties in alignment with company policies.

Skills

Project leadership

Problem solving

Documentation

Test planning

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Manhattan PkMS/WMI

IBMi (iSeries, AS/400)

SQL

RPG/CL development

Job description

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) is a global footwear and apparel company driven by a vision to Make. Every Day. Better. Founded in 1883, the Company builds and grows iconic brands including Merrell®, Saucony®, Wolverine®, Sweaty Betty®, Chaco®, Hush Puppies®, Stride Rite®, HYTEST®, and Bates®, along with footwear licenses for Cat® and Harley-Davidson®. Headquartered in Rockford, Michigan, the Company’s products are sold in approximately 170 countries and territories worldwide. For more information, visit www.wolverineworldwide.com.

In 2025, the Company was recognized by Footwear News as Company of the Year, by Forbes as one of America’s Dream Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and America’s Best Employers for Company Culture, and by Inspiring Workplaces as one of the Most Inspiring Workplaces Globally.

Wolverine Worldwide is a Certified™ Great Place To Work®.

The Senior Systems Analyst, WM will lead supporting business applications, including maintenance, new development and problem solving to provide the company with a reliable set of business applications designed to facilitate the information needs of WWW’s business units.

Primary Duties

• Configures software or creates/modifies software code to meet business requirements; creates and executes test plans for software modifications and facilitates transfer into production
• Writes software documentation suitable for internal systems control and user manuals; develops and provides user training
• Confers with customers and team members, including across teams, to determine requirements; designs business application systems that address and solve complex corporate business needs
• Estimates system configuration and development efforts for self and functional area
• Functions as an area leader on large projects and/or project leader on small and medium projects; coordinates resources, milestone schedules and related communication; responsible for delivery of assigned work area(s) or project(s)
• Uses standard team/department methods and processes to complete work; assists in developing methods and processes when required
• Leads and/or assists team members and customers with problem solving related to software application performance and usage; collaborates across teams as needed
• Participates in and supports disaster recovery initiatives and change management standards and procedures; assists in developing standards and procedures when required
• Evaluates make vs. buy system alternatives under general direction; maintains awareness of current technologies and trends; assimilates new technology into company work environment
• Develops technical and business proficiency through education, work assignments, research and technical/user group participation; demonstrates practical application of learning and actively shares knowledge across functional area
• Provides 24-hour on call support, including evenings and weekends per schedule
• Performs other duties as required/assigned by Manager
• Performs duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor's degree (or its foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, a Business discipline, or related field or equivalent work experience
• 8 or more years' experience with Manhattan PkMS/WMI, IBMi (iSeries, AS/400), SQL, RPG / CL development are strongly preferred
• Warehouse Control Systems and MHE integration experience strongly preferred
• Manhattan Touch Warehouse, SCI, LM (Labor Management) desired
• AS/400 Administration and SAP knowledge a plus
• Strong functional knowledge of warehouse & distribution systems and concepts with demonstrated area(s) of expertise (e.g. host interfaces, order management/waving, reporting, carrier setup & certification, etc)
• Experience in front-line problem resolution, go-live support and post go-live support while successfully working on multiple projects
• Demonstrated experience leading analysis, project work and problem solving both independently and as part of a team

Working Conditions

Normal office environment, hybrid in-office schedule available.

Some travel required

Exceptions may be made to allow 100% remote roles and additional requirements may apply.

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.