Sr Appl Launch Manager

About the role

The Senior Application Launch Manager will lead projects implementing Kenco’s Warehouse Management (WMS) systems across the company's network of sites. This role involves addressing business needs with systems related to Kenco’s platform, supporting the warehousing/logistics industry, and ensuring timely project completion.

Responsibilities

• Independently leads project coordination, including design, implementation planning, and execution.
• Schedules kickoff meetings, gathers requirements, analyzes, builds, tests, and launches projects.
• Liaises with vendors and customers, develops and maintains product documentation and training materials.
• Develops business requirement documentation for configurations, customizations, and integrations.
• Writes and implements customizations for WMS, LMS, or WCS systems.
• Tracks project progress, reports status to management, and manages risks.
• Conducts project post-mortems and creates recommendations for future projects.
• Assists in defining best practices for project management and recommends post-launch budget changes.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Mentors junior level resources on the project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 6-8 years’ experience in project management and implementation of WMS and/or LMS.
• Proficiency in SQL.
• Experience integrating WMS systems with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Ability to create positive business relationships with clients and third-party service/product providers.
• Knowledge of distribution center/logistics concepts, warehousing terminology, and ability to visualize "to be" models.
• Highly motivated and self-sufficient, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong business planning and analytical skills, including market intelligence, metrics, financial analysis, and business model development.

Competencies

• Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting the business and organization.
• Communicate for Impact - Proactively communicates with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of programs and projects.
• Influencing Others - Quickly finds common ground and solves problems for the benefit of the organization with minimal noise.
• Managing Transitions/Change Management - Effectively plans, manages, and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.
• Strategic Agility - Enables Kenco to remain competitive by adjusting and adapting to innovative ideas necessary to support Kenco’s long-term organizational strategy.