Principal Consultant – Program Management & Warehouse Management Systems (Manhattan Active WMS)

About the role

Lead complex, multi-service transformation programs across supply chain, logistics, and warehouse operations, ensuring delivery excellence across global teams.
Dive into Manhattan Active WMS transformations, including solution design, implementation oversight, testing, and operational readiness.
Establish program governance frameworks, manage scope, risks, financials, stakeholders, and benefits realization.
Advises clients on warehouse and logistics operations, including inventory, fulfillment, labor management, and automation strategies.
Partner with executives to align programs with business outcomes, while contributing to growth through solutioning, proposals, and client relationship expansion.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-service transformation programs across supply chain, logistics, and warehouse operations, ensuring delivery excellence across global teams
• Drive Manhattan Active WMS transformations, including solution design, implementation oversight, testing, and operational readiness
• Establish program governance frameworks, manage scope, risks, financials, stakeholders, and benefits realization
• Advises clients on warehouse and logistics operations, including inventory, fulfillment, labor management, and automation strategies
• Partner with executives to align programs with business outcomes, while contributing to growth through solutioning, proposals, and client relationship expansion

Requirements

• 15+ years of consulting or program management experience in supply chain, logistics, or warehouse transformation
• Proven leadership of large-scale global programs, managing multi-service delivery, financials, and executive stakeholders
• Hands-on experience with Manhattan Active WMS (or WMOS), including at least two full lifecycle implementations
• Deep functional expertise in warehouse operations, including inbound/outbound flows, inventory, picking, and labor management
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-geography teams and deliver measurable business value
• Experience with warehouse automation, material handling integration, or supply chain modernization programs
• Exposure to additional WMS platforms (e.g., Blue Yonder)
• Strong executive communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience supporting RFPs, deal solutioning, and consulting sales cycles
• Certifications such as PMI, SAFe, PRINCE2, or equivalent program management credentials

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Professional certifications in project management or supply chain management preferred

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Leadership and team management experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Parental leave and wellbeing programs
• Learning and development opportunities

Pay

This position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and applicable plans.

Schedule

Based on this role’s business requirements, this position requires 40–50% travel and presence in a client or Cognizant office in Atlanta, GA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs. The working arrangements are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on business and client needs.