Supply Chain Warehousing Program Leader

Accenture•Houston, TX

16h•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 complex transformations, including new distribution center launches, Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementations, and warehouse automation deployments. The ideal candidate will have deep, hands-on expertise in WMS, particularly Manhattan Active® WM, and a strong understanding of the automation ecosystem. This role requires a trusted advisor who can navigate ambiguity, drive programs to successful completion, and mentor project teams. The position involves significant travel to client sites.

Requirements

Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in supply chain, distribution center operations, or technology delivery.
At least 8 years leading large-scale WMS implementations, distribution center automation programs, or major facility transformations.
Minimum 8 years' experience with hands-on WMS solution expertise, spanning solution design, configuration, integration, testing, and cutover.
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)
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

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, including new DC launches, WMS implementations, and warehouse automation deployments, from strategy to hypercare stabilization.
Serve as the delivery executive and senior program leader across multiple concurrent workstreams (WMS, automation/MHE, facilities, IT integration, labor and operations readiness).
Own client satisfaction, delivery quality, and overall program financial performance.
Orchestrate 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, including requirements definition, solution design, configuration, integration architecture, testing strategy, cutover planning, and post-go-live stabilization.
Apply 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).
Ensure 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, including operational design, slotting, labor standards, SOPs, training programs, and cutover/hypercare execution.
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.
Develop and mentor project managers, functional leads, and solution architects.
Contribute to Accenture’s business development efforts, including proposal writing, RFP responses, client presentations, and account expansion.
Contribute 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.