Solution Architect – OFF & GCV (2091)

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. • 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: • 8 – 12 years of hands-on experience as a business 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 knowledge of Blue Yonder Enterprise Supply Planning (SPARQ Solver) solution • 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. • Expert in developing / utilizing AI/ ML algorithms in statistical forecasting space • Working experience of R python packages • 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 will be a plus • Current or prior experience working in Management consulting organization or Supply Chain Center of Excellence settings preferred • Skill set and availability requirements as per the organization's needs • Understanding of Database structures. Understanding of various technical platforms and infrastructures. • Understands Blue Yonder’s product suite to convey relationships and touchpoints 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 (Approximately 90%).