Sr Solution Architect

• Additional Job Description
  • Works with project team to ensure smooth and efficient implementation and integration between technical and functional system requirements.
  • Ability to deliver in faster go-lives using agile methodology
  • Ability to lead faster deployments focused on value delivery.
  • Works as a functional liaison between Project Team and key customer executives. Has knowledge of either Blue Yonder Demand & Fulfillment, Assortment Planning, Allocation or Category Management Solutions.
  • Has working experience of AI/ ML algorithms in supply chain
  • Works with all levels of Blue Yonder associates in developing functional specifications, analysis of user needs and testing.
  • Participates in business process analysis or design/construction phase of the project that leads to writing functional specifications.
  • Works on development of functional specifications for modifications, interfaces, reports, and screens that meet the customers' business objectives and are of sound design.
  • Provides advice to customers regarding industry best practices and process methodology.
  • Understands how Blue Yonder solutions (Demand, Fulfill, Assortment, Allocation, Category Management) can be configured to better facilitate client business processes.
  • Escalates issues that may have negative scheduling impact. Always conducts oneself in a professional manner with Blue Yonder customers and internal associates.
  • Ensures the security and integrity of corporate assets and intellectual property. Ensures compliance with the internal and external company policies and procedures

What you’ll do:

• Assists Project Managers in planning efforts including detailed project plan task detail (work breakdown structure) based on the specific phase/need of the project
• Communicates and/or supports the business cases to Product Management Group and Product Development regarding specific trends for future product functionality and enhancements.
• Expert in developing / utilizing AI/ ML algorithms in statistical forecasting space
• Working experience of R, python packages
• As required, ability to represent Blue Yonder in industry conferences workshops preferred
• Ability to execute projects single-handedly with high delivery quality
• Facilitates/leads business diagnostics, process analysis and/or design workshops to help flush out as-is and desired to-be solution state and ultimately writes a solution design document to support business requirements
• Leads the writing of functional specifications during the design phase of the project that supports the documented solution design
• Develops functional business process test scripts (step by step instructional how to do) which outline new or updated end-user functional processes supported by  the solution design which may include standard application functionality,  customized modifications, data interfaces, reports/layouts, … Prepares for and conducts customized end-user training workshops to support application training content outside of base application knowledge / Blue Yonder Certifications
• Is a thought leader in their Product Solution area of focus and is able to apply that knowledge to customer situations
• Provides advice to customers regarding industry best practices and process methodology
• Recognizes and highlights incremental revenue opportunities with existing customers/projects.
• Serves as a functional liaison and attends and contributes to key meetings between Blue Yonder project team, key customer contacts, and customer users, up to and including key executive project sponsors
• Understands how the Blue Yonder solutions within the area of focus can be configured and delivered to better facilitate customer business processes (ensuring the ability to design, execute, and deliver)
• Setup and coordinate user acceptance testing efforts which will support final acceptance and critical phase sign-off by the business owners
• Follows up on cases opened with Blue Yonder Support Services to help in resolving defects for the customer.
• Provides non-technical end user support during the 'go-live' and post-go-live period
• Ensures knowledge transfer is conducted with key customer project team/end users to maximize the customers on their own success after Blue Yonder’s project roll-off
• Communicate project risks that may have a negative impact on the project schedule, scope or budget
• Escalate project issues which surface and cannot be quickly resolved which will have an impact on the project schedule, scope, or budget
• Completes assigned and agreed to work within the allotted time and with a high level of quality
• Always conducts oneself in a professional manner with Blue Yonder customers and internal associates

What we are looking for:

• 12 - 14 years of hands on experience, as a functional consultant providing supply chain solutions for customers required. Either a customer of Blue Yonder or as a consultant implementing Blue Yonder solutions for customers preferred.
• Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics or Operations Research preferred. A combination of Bachelor ’s degree and relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree
• Relevant solutions consulting and implementation experience with other leading supply chain planning solutions such as Oracle, SAP, or leading ERP may be considered.
• Strong business analysis skills, understanding and usage of statistical algorithms, SCM concepts, awareness of tactical planning on overall supply chain required
• Relevant industry certification from APICS , TOGAF will be a plus
• Current or prior experience working in Management consulting organization or Supply Chain Center or Excellence settings preferred
• Skill set and availability requirements as per the organization's needs
• Knowledge in performance tuning techniques is added advantage.
• Provides guidance to Support Services in responding to base technical issues.
• Understanding and experience with the technical requirements for the product line assigned.
• Understanding of Database structures. Understanding of various technical platforms and infrastructures.
• Understands Blue Yonder product suite to convey relationships and touch points to the customer.
• Works with appropriate parties to ensure issues are resolved.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations for user and management. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills required
• Extensive Travel required.

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