WMS Delivery Lead & Blue Yonder Architect

Accenture; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 133,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Bonuses

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture in Minneapolis seeks a seasoned Blue Yonder WMS leader to architect and deliver large-scale warehouse management solutions across complex supply chains. You will guide cross-functional teams, shape strategy with client stakeholders, and drive performance through scalable, interoperable architectures.

Role involves pre-sales input, risk management, and mentoring teams while delivering value across retail, manufacturing, and logistics clients. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in WMS, supply chain, logistics, or fulfillment technology.
• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on Blue Yonder/WMS architecture, design, or implementation experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience 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). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent (minimum 6 years work experience)
• Bonus Points If you have deep knowledge of Blue Yonder WMS (Discrete/SaaS) and strong understanding of warehouse processes.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end Blue Yonder WMS solutions for highly complex clients across industries.
• Define business and technical requirements, perform fit/gap analysis, lead Conference Room Pilots, and design scalable WMS solutions.
• 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 delivery lifecycle.
• Lead delivery of complex BY WMS programs, overseeing configuration, testing, deployment, training, cutover, and hypercare stabilization.
• Manage project scope, risks, RAID logs, timelines, and cross-functional coordination.
• Identify and resolve issues across WMS modules, integrations, and operational workflows, ensuring readiness and high-quality deployment.

Skills

Blue Yonder WMS

WMS architecture

Stakeholder management

Pre-sales

Delivery leadership

System integration

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP integration

TMS

WCS/MHE

Cloud platforms

Job description

Accenture in Minneapolis seeks a seasoned Blue Yonder WMS leader to architect and deliver large-scale warehouse management solutions across complex supply chains. You will guide cross-functional teams, shape strategy with client stakeholders, and drive performance through scalable, interoperable architectures.

Role involves pre-sales input, risk management, and mentoring teams while delivering value across retail, manufacturing, and logistics clients. Travel may be required.