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We are seeking an Information Systems (IS) Implementation Manager to manage, schedule, and control our IS/IT projects and related tasks to deploy client and system migrations. If you have proven successful experience managing and implementing large systems, such as Blue Yonder (JDA), consider joining Kuehne+Nagel!
Your Role
The National IS Implementation Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for the Blue Yonder-based WMS program and its surroundings including automation. You will provide functional, technical, and operational expertise for any projects in the country along with supporting presales activities and helping drive the adoption of standardized systems. The role will help validate requirements, alongside the rest of the IS team in the country, and act as design lead for complex implementations.
Your Responsibilities
Provide process definition/improvement for current project operations
Act as designlead and/or vet any new implementation or sales cycle where the WMS is inscope
DrivePartner Management including scope definition, KPIs, Finance, and partnerconsultant evaluations
Providethe relevant technical expertise around product integrations and advancedwarehousing concepts/functionalities
Oversee,mentor, and develop the Implementation team to support the complete WMSportfolio, successfully executing both client implementations and internalstrategic/ change management initiatives
Strategizewith global and regional resources to ensure that national and regionalrequirements are being built into global solutions that meetcountry/Region strategic direction
Drivethe Blue Yonder WMS initiative to success in the Country/region includingidentification and development of necessary surrounding applications thatmeet or exceed current capabilities
Ensurethat the necessary integration points, methods, and solutions in thecountry are aligned with the Regional/global strategy and can become bestpractices within the region
Driveconformance to Contract Logistics guidelines and project methodology
Your Skills and Experiences
Bachelor’sdegree in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience
Minimum5 years of functional/ technical experience in Blue Yonder implementationexperience
4+ yearsof Process improvement experience
3+ yearsof 3PL, warehouse, or manufacturing experience
Solidknowledge of Blue Yonder capabilities and logic
Anticipatetravel at 50%, with increased travel during the realization phase ofimplementation
Good Reasons to Join
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-hybrid
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