Supply Chain Warehousing Program Leader

Accenture•St. Louis, MO

1d•$138,800 - $434,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Accenture's Supply Chain & Operations practice is seeking a seasoned program leader to design and deliver next-generation distribution networks. This role focuses on leading end-to-end distribution center transformations, including new DC launches, WMS implementations, and warehouse automation deployments. The ideal candidate will have deep, hands-on expertise in Warehouse Management Systems, particularly Manhattan Active® WM, and a strong understanding of the full automation ecosystem. This role requires a trusted advisor who can navigate ambiguity, drive complex programs, and deliver lasting operational impact.

Requirements

Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in supply chain, distribution center operations, or technology delivery, including at least 8 years leading large-scale WMS implementations, distribution center automation programs, or major facility transformations.
Minimum 8 years' experience hands-on WMS solution expertise—Manhattan Active® WM strongly preferred—spanning solution design, configuration, integration, testing, and cutover, together with demonstrated experience integrating automation and material handling solutions such as AS/RS, goods-to-person systems, conveyor/sortation, AMRs, and robotic picking with WMS, WES, and WCS platforms.
Proven ability to serve as the accountable program leader for large, multi-workstream distribution center programs involving multiple vendors, contractors, and client stakeholders, with ownership of budget, schedule, scope, risk, operational readiness, labor ramp, process documentation, and cutover execution.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate degree, must have a minimum of 6 years’ work experience)

Nice To Haves

Manhattan Active® WM certification or formal platform training credentials from Manhattan Associates.
PMP, PRINCE2, Agile or comparable program management certification.
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of advising C-suite and VP-level client leaders on program status, risk, strategic direction, and critical delivery decisions.
Led simultaneous programs involving multiple automation OEMs or robotics providers across a single facility or DC network.
Hands-on experience with Blue Yonder Luminate Warehouse Management, SAP EWM, or other enterprise WMS/WES platforms in addition to Manhattan Active® WM.
Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt or Green Belt) or other operational excellence certifications.
Consulting experience delivering supply chain technology transformations for Fortune 500 clients across retail, e-commerce, grocery, consumer goods, or industrial/manufacturing.
MBA or an advanced degree in a related discipline.
Experience with AI-enabled warehouse operations, labor management systems (LMS), or intelligent slotting and demand-sensing tools.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end distribution center transformation programs—new DC launches, WMS implementations, and warehouse automation deployments—from strategy and business case development through design, build, testing, go-live, and hypercare stabilization.
Serve as the delivery executive and senior program leader across one or more engagements and multiple concurrent workstreams (WMS, automation/MHE, facilities, IT integration, labor and operations readiness).
Own client satisfaction, delivery quality, and overall program financial performance while orchestrating systems integrators, automation OEMs, general contractors, IT vendors, and client operational teams throughout the program lifecycle.
Own the full WMS solution lifecycle for Manhattan Active® WM engagements—requirements definition, solution design, configuration, integration architecture, testing strategy, cutover planning, and post-go-live stabilization—applying equivalent depth across Blue Yonder Luminate, SAP EWM, or other platforms where required.
Direct the integration of automation solutions (AS/RS, goods-to-person, conveyor/sortation, autonomous mobile robots, pick-to-light/voice) with WMS and warehouse control/execution systems (WCS/WES), ensuring solution designs reflect realistic throughput targets, labor models, and facility constraints.
Build and govern integrated program plans, risk registers, budgets, and RAID logs across design, build, test, and deployment phases; lead issue resolution, change control, and executive escalation management across client and partner organizations.
Lead new distribution center launch readiness—operational design, slotting, labor standards, SOPs, training programs, and cutover/hypercare execution—in close partnership with client operations leadership and frontline management.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with client CSCO, VP-level supply chain and distribution leaders, and project sponsors; deliver program status, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations at the executive level with clarity and confidence.
Develop and mentor project managers, functional leads, and solution architects, building WMS delivery and large-program management capability within the Supply Chain & Operations practice.
Contribute to Accenture’s business development efforts—proposal writing, RFP responses, client presentations, and account expansion—and to practice-building initiatives including methodology development, delivery accelerators, and thought leadership.
Champion client commitments around sustainability, workforce development, and community impact as an integrated dimension of program delivery.