Solution Architect

Blue Yonder Title 

TMS Solution Architect  

Overview  

Solution Architect takes ownership of a solution within an implementation project and architects software solutions that solve the customer’s business problem and generate maximum value for the customer.  The role holder may work on multiple programs/projects simultaneously within one industry, and/or may work on multiple applications within the TMS application set (in particular, Transportation Management, Transportation Modeler, and Transportation Planner).  Solution Architect provides leadership and direction to the on-site implementation team on the design and execution of the solution and definition of business process workflows that accompany the solution. 

Responsibilities  

• Understands how the Blue Yonder transportation solutions can be configured and delivered to best facilitate customer business processes. 

• Serves as a functional liaison and contributes to key meetings between Project Manager, key customer contacts and customer users, up to and including key executive project sponsors. 

• Works with Project Manager in planning efforts, creates detailed tasks and estimates in overall project plan. 

• Leads business process analysis through design phase of the project that leads to writing solution design / functional specifications. 

• Leads team in development of functional specifications for implementation, modifications, interfaces, reports, and screens that meet the customer’s business objectives and are of sound design. 

• Ensures smooth and efficient implementation and integration between technical and functional system requirements by providing guidance and support throughout the implementation life cycle. 

• Communicates gaps in applications capabilities to Product Marketing and Product Development. 

• Develops and validates test plans and test scripts to ensure Blue Yonder software consistently meets the customer’s business objectives, in keeping with agreed acceptance criteria. 

• Creates and modifies procedural and system documentation throughout the project. 

• Verifies and proves that the system provides the required business functions and maintains data integrity. 

• Communicates and/or supports communication of the business cases to Product Management and Product Development Departments regarding specific trends for future product functionality and enhancements. 

• Prepares and delivers presentations for users, management, .and executive level audiences. 

• Ensures knowledge transfer is conducted with key customer project team. 

Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related area is required. 

• Excellent knowledge of Supply Chain processes around Transportation Management.  

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in using, implementing, or supporting TMS applications (e.g., Red Prairie, i2, or advanced TMS applications from other vendors) 

• Proven ability to identify business improvement opportunities and propose relevant solutions 

• Solid project management abilities (certification highly preferred) 

• Ability to travel extensively across EMEA as required (potentially up to 75%) 

• Business level fluency in English, both spoken and written 

• Long-term right to live and work in the European Union