Blue Yonder WMS Technical Architect

Responsibilities: Lead architecture, design, and technical delivery of BY WMS/WLM solutions across multiple industries Facilitate blueprinting, architecture workshops, and end-to-end design sessions to translate requirements into scalable designs Develop integrated supply chain execution solutions including WMS, labor management, automation integration, and ERP/OMS/TMS/WCS connections Create and validate technical specifications, configuration scripts, data structures, and integration frameworks (API, MOCA, Web Services, Middleware) Serve as technical liaison between project managers, solution architects, product management, and customer stakeholders Oversee full lifecycle implementation activities: environment setup, installation, configuration, tuning, testing, and readiness Lead configuration and technical build of BY WMS ensuring alignment with design and business rules Support integration testing, UAT, regression testing, and stabilization/hypercare Ensure delivery architecture and interfaces are scalable, secure, and consistent across the enterprise Troubleshoot complex system issues using trace files, DB queries, and logs Act as trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, influencing architecture and platform strategy Collaborate with Delivery Leads on planning, estimating, opportunities, RFPs, and proposals Lead workshops for maturity assessments, gap analysis, value mapping, and solution validation Build relationships with product teams and ecosystem partners (KNAPP, conveyors, WCS providers) Drive knowledge transfer, best practices, and architectural standards Mentor junior members and contribute to accelerators, collateral, and technical frameworks Stay current with cloud platforms (Azure/GCP), IoT/automation, and AI-driven optimization Ensure adherence to delivery methodologies, quality standards, and governance Travel as required Optimize for delivery across in-country and client sites

Key requirements: BY/JDA WMS/WLM architect/implement experience (3+ years) Lead medium to large-scale WMS projects through full lifecycle (5+ years) 10+ years total experience in supply chain, logistics tech, or enterprise integration Bachelor's degree or equivalent (min 12 years work exp) Client engagement and stakeholder management Strong communication and presentation skills Mentoring and team leadership Deep BY/JDA WMS/WLM expertise including MOCA, RF, APIs, SQL Integration development and architecture (ERP/Host, TMS, WCS/MHE, Voice, ASRS) Trace file analysis, DB queries, logs for troubleshooting