Sr Appl Launch Manager

Kenco Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenco Group is seeking a Senior Application Launch Manager to lead the implementation of our Warehouse Management System (WMS) across our network of sites. You will manage requirements, design, testing, and deployment, coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and customers to ensure successful on-time launches.

The role requires strong SQL skills, ERP integration experience (SAP), and the ability to communicate effectively with executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, SCM, CS or related field required.
• 6–8 years' experience in project management and WMS/LMS implementation.
• SQL proficiency required.
• Experience integrating WMS with ERP systems (SAP) and WCS is a plus.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• Knowledge of distribution center/logistics concepts and warehousing terminology.
• Creative and strategic decision-making to support company goals.
• Strong problem-solving to identify root causes and solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects without missing deadlines.
• Professional confidence to present IT concepts to executives.
• Business planning & analytics skills including metrics and financial analysis.
• Self-motivated with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead project activities from design through launch across the network.
• Create BRDs for configurations and integrations for WMS/LMS/WCS.
• Ensure on-time launches and predict delays to meet timelines.
• Lead client engagements with scoping, goals and deliverables.
• Develop project communications plans and status reporting.
• Manage project risk with mitigation planning.
• Define success criteria and share with all stakeholders.
• Conduct postmortems and prepare recommendations reports.
• Prepare artifacts for project closure and turnover to production support.
• Suggest best practices for project management.
• Oversee budget changes, cost control and invoicing.
• Track progress of all departments and report status to management.
• Follow data maps and test plans to ensure system performance.
• Mentor junior resources assigned to projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

SQL

ERP integration

Client management

Logistics concepts

Problem solving

Executive communications

Strategic thinking

Business analytics

Project management

Motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS/SCM/CS

Tools

SAP

WCS

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

The Senior Application Launch Manager will successfully lead projects implementing Kenco's Warehouse Management (WMS) from a functional and technical perspective across our network of sites. The position will address business needs with systems related to Kenco's platform, serving the warehousing / logistics industry as we complete the initial implementation at our operational sites. This position should be comfortable with collaborative approach to project management and be willing to work toward consensus, agreement/alignment.

Functions

• Independently leads the coordination of all project activities during the life of a project; including but not limited to, design, implementation planning and execution; scheduling kickoff meetings; requirements gathering; analysis; build, testing and launch; vendor liaise; customer liaise; development and maintenance of product documentation; development and maintenance of product training materials; troubleshooting; and Level 3 production support.
• Writes the business requirement documentation for configuration, customizations and integrations as well as develops those documented customizations for the WMS, Labor Management Systems (LMS) or Warehouse Control Systems (WCS).
• Launch projects on time in accordance with the agreed upon timing for accessory development and ability to predict project delays to ensure an on-time launch.
• Leading client consulting engagements with project scoping, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop communication plan, including project status reporting, and effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Effectively, in concert with project team members, assemble and manage risk, including mitigation planning.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• Conduct project postmortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Prepare necessary artifacts for project closure turnover to production support and oversee successful turnover.
• Assist management to define best practices for project management.
• Submit and recommend post-launch budget changes where necessary.
• Cost control, invoicing and budget reconciliation
• Tracks the progress of all departments' activities and reports status to management and related departments.
• Follow a data map, functional processes and technical processes to ensure that the system performs as expected, ability to design a test plan
• Provide mentorship for junior level resources assigned to the project.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science or a related field required.
• Minimum 6-8 years' experience in project management and implementation launching WMS and/or LMS.
• Proficiency in SQL required.
• Experience integrating WMS systems with ERP systems (SAP for example) required, WCS (Warehouse Control Systems) a plus
• Ability to create a positive and professional business relationship with internal and external clients as well as third-party service/product providers.
• Knowledge of Distribution center/logistics concepts-- understand best practices, conversant in warehousing terminology, ability to read and visualize "to be" model based on experience, and able to look beyond current practices
• Must be creative and strategic in order to make decisions that provide the best possible solution and supports company goals.
• Must be able to utilize problem solving techniques to identify root cause of failures and solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Must be able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously without affecting deadline commitments.
• High degree of professional confidence and credibility with the presence and communication skills to represent IT-related concepts effectively with executive-level management.
• Strong business planning and analytical skills, including market intelligence, metrics, financial analysis and business model development.
• Highly motivated and self-sufficient, requiring little to no guidance completing assigned tasks

Competencies

• Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization.
• Communicate for Impact - Proactively communicate with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of programs and projects.
• Influencing Others - Can quickly find common ground and can solve problems for the good of the organization with a minimal amount of noise. Authentically gains trust and support of peers.
• Managing Transitions/ Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.
• Strategic Agility - Enable Kenco to remain competitive by adjusting and adapting to innovative ideas necessary to support Kenco's long-term organizational strategy.

Travel Requirements

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

Disclosures

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