WMS Delivery Lead — Blue Yonder Architect

Accenture; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 302,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in the United States is seeking a highly experienced Blue Yonder WMS leader to architect, deliver, and optimize large-scale warehouse management solutions across complex supply chains.

You will lead cross-functional delivery teams, design scalable WMS architectures, guide senior client stakeholders, and contribute to pre-sales and practice growth while driving measurable business value.

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)
• Bonus Points If: deep knowledge of Blue Yonder WMS (Discrete/SaaS), configuration, design, and integration.
• You have experience with ERP/Host, TMS, OMS, WCS/MHE, Voice, ASRS integrations.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end BY 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 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 with functional, technical, development, testing, data, security, and operations teams.
• Identify and resolve issues across WMS modules, integrations, and operational workflows, ensuring system readiness and high-quality deployment.
• Oversee release management, validation cycles, UAT/SIT, and performance optimization.
• Act as the primary senior point of contact for client leadership, building long-term, trusted relationships.
• Guide clients through warehouse transformation journeys—including process redesign, automation enablement, network optimization, and continuous improvement roadmaps.
• Lead workshops, requirements sessions, value assessments, maturity assessments, and solution strategy discussions.
• Provide strategic recommendations grounded in industry benchmarks, operational intelligence, and BY best practices.

Skills

Blue Yonder WMS

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Solution architecture

Pre-sales

Delivery leadership

Education

Bachelors degree or equivalent

Job description

Accenture in the United States is seeking a highly experienced Blue Yonder WMS leader to architect, deliver, and optimize large-scale warehouse management solutions across complex supply chains.

You will lead cross-functional delivery teams, design scalable WMS architectures, guide senior client stakeholders, and contribute to pre-sales and practice growth while driving measurable business value.