Solutions Architect

Job Description This role is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation and support of Warehouse Management IT systems, primarily Manhattan Associates Active platform, including Solution design, Development, Testing and deployment. As a Manhattan Active Solution Architect, you will play a crucial role in configuring and implementing the Manhattan Active Warehouse Management System (WMS) to meet our business needs. Your expertise will ensure that the MAWM solution is effectively customized, deployed, and supported, enabling efficient warehouse operations. You will provide subject matter expertise with Business Processes for Manhattan Active Warehouse Management across Inbound, Inventory and Outbound with MAWM and strong experience in integration with SAP ERP. Solutions Architect Manhattan - 10 plus years of experience in Supply chain with specialization in WMS applications, 7+ years of directly related experience with Manhattan Active implementations and management of IT Operations. Industry experience in pharmaceutical distribution, wholesale distribution, supply chain and warehouse management systems Primary Duties & Responsibilities: - Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements for our MAWM implementations. - Manages the development, configuration, deployment, monitoring, maintenance, and support of IT systems -primarily Manhattan Associates Active WM platform (MAWM). Experience with Supply Chain systems including TMS, WMS, Parcel Optimization and visibility are beneficial. - Responsible for building out and optimizing a Global Center of Excellence to support global solutioning, testing, configuration, and deployment support for Manhattan Active WM and associated supply chain systems. Leveraging centralized capabilities for design, build/config, test and deployments for multi-country transformation programs, ensuring timely and successful delivery. - Supports with MAWM integration design with other applications including SAP ERP - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and third-party vendors, to ensure seamless integration and operation of our MAWM solutions. - Provide training and support as required to ensure effective adoption and utilization of the solution. - Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including configuration guides, user manuals, and training materials where necessary. - Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to MAWM configuration. - Identify opportunities for process improvements and optimization within our MAWM solutions. - Serves as a key liaison between business & IT solutions teams to ensure design and delivery of desired IT solutions - Leads and manages end-to-end implementation of technology transformation projects in collaboration with other IT departments & teams - Provides suggestions on how new technical capabilities will be delivered into the business - Ensures appropriate compliance with project delivery methodologies and processes, identifying issues and opportunities to promote continuous improvement of the process - Stay up-to-date with the latest developments and best practices in MAWM. Experience & Educational Requirements: Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any other related discipline or equivalent related experience. 10 plus years of experience in Supply chain with specialization in WMS applications, 7+ years of directly related experience with Manhattan Active implementations and management of IT Operations. Industry experience in pharmaceutical distribution, wholesale distribution, supply chain and warehouse management systems. Preferred Certifications: Level 1 & 2 certification in MAWM. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any other related discipline or equivalent related experience. Preferred Certifications: - Android Development Certification - Cloud Architect Certifications - Integration Architects Certifications - Application / Infrastructure / Enterprise Architect Training and Certification, e.g. TOGAF - SAFe Agile Certification WORK EXPERIENCE: 8+ years of directly-related or relevant experience, preferably in software designing and development or systems architecture. SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: Behavioral Skills: - Assertiveness - Conflict Resolution - Creativity & Innovation - Decision Making - Motivational Skills - Planning - Presentation Skills Technical Skills: - Agile Architecture Delivery - Architecture Strategy & Framework Design - Cloud Computing Methodologies - Data Architecture & Governance - Programming/Coding - Scalable Technologies & Architecture - Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - Systems Integration - Web Application Infrastructure Tools Knowledge: - Cloud Computing Tools like AWS, Azure, Google cloud - Container Management and Orchestration Tools - Big Data Frameworks like Hadoop - Java Frameworks like JDBC, Spring, ORM Solutions, JPA, JEE, JMS, Gradle, Object Oriented Design - Microsoft Office Suite - NoSQL Database Platforms like MongoDB, BigTable, Redis, RavenDB Cassandra, HBase, Neo4j, and CouchDB - Programming Languages like JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Python, SQL - Operating Systems & Servers like Windows, Linux, Citrix, IBM, Oracle, SQL