WMS Delivery Lead — Blue Yonder Architect

Accenture; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a seasoned Blue Yonder WMS leader to architect and deliver high‑impact warehouse management solutions for diverse, complex clients. You will guide cross‑functional teams, shape strategy with senior stakeholders, and drive value through optimized WMS deployments and interoperability with ERP/TMS/OMS/WCS.

Travel may be required as projects demand. You will lead architecture governance, pre‑sales efforts, and the growth of the WMS practice, mentoring teams and elevating best

Qualifications

• 8+ years in WMS, supply chain, logistics, or fulfillment technology.
• 8+ years hands-on Blue Yonder/WMS architecture, design, or implementation experience.
• 8+ years leading large, complex WMS or supply chain transformation programs in a client-facing/delivery lead capacity.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years work experience).
• Bonus Points if you have deep knowledge of Blue Yonder WMS (Discrete/SaaS).
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes (receiving, inventory, picking, replenishment, packing, shipping, labor).
• Experience integrating WMS with ERP/Host, TMS, OMS, WCS/MHE, Voice, ASRS, parcel systems, and other supply chain solutions.
• Ability to lead solution blueprinting, architecture design, and technical governance across multi-system landscapes.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, GCP), API/Middleware integration, or data migration strategies.
• Strong estimating skills for sizing, scoping, and shaping WMS solutions with optimal cost and ROI.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end Blue Yonder WMS solutions for highly complex clients across industries such as retail, consumer goods, logistics, and manufacturing.
• Define business and technical requirements, perform fit/gap analysis, lead Conference Room Pilots, and design scalable WMS solutions that minimize complexity while maximizing operational impact.
• Ensure interoperability and integration across connected systems (ERP, TMS, OMS, WCS/MHE, parcel/Carrier, Voice, ASRS).
• Develop detailed solution specifications, configuration approaches, integration designs, and technical documentation.
• Provide architectural governance and design assurance across the entire delivery lifecycle.
• Lead delivery of complex BY WMS programs, overseeing configuration, testing (SIT/UAT), deployment, training, cutover, and hypercare stabilization.
• Manage project scope, risks, RAID logs, timelines, and cross-functional coordination across teams.
• Identify and resolve issues across WMS modules, integrations, and operational workflows, ensuring readiness and quality deployment.

Skills

Blue Yonder WMS

WMS architecture

Delivery leadership

Stakeholder management

Pre-sales

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure

GCP

API/Middleware

Job description

Accenture is seeking a seasoned Blue Yonder WMS leader to architect and deliver high‑impact warehouse management solutions for diverse, complex clients. You will guide cross‑functional teams, shape strategy with senior stakeholders, and drive value through optimized WMS deployments and interoperability with ERP/TMS/OMS/WCS.

Travel may be required as projects demand. You will lead architecture governance, pre‑sales efforts, and the growth of the WMS practice, mentoring teams and elevating best