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 launches.

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.
• Manages project risks, defines success criteria, conducts post-mortems, and prepares recommendations.
• Manages project budgets, tracks progress, and reports status to management.
• Supports management in defining best practices for project management.
• Assists in defining and implementing post-launch budget changes.
• Mentors junior level resources.

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, specifically with 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.
• Strong business planning and analytical skills, including market intelligence, metrics, financial analysis, and business model development.
• Highly motivated and self-sufficient, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Professional confidence and effective communication skills with executive-level management.

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.