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, serving the warehousing/logistics industry.

Responsibilities

• Writes business requirement documentation for configuration, customizations, and integrations.
• Develops documented customizations for WMS, LMS, or WCS.
• Ensures projects are launched on time according to agreed-upon timelines.
• Collaborates with senior management and stakeholders to develop project scopes, goals, and deliverables.
• Communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders.
• Manages project risks and develops mitigation plans.
• Defines project success criteria and conducts post-mortems.
• Prepares necessary artifacts for project closure and oversees successful turnover.
• Mentors junior level resources.
• 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 launching WMS and/or LMS.
• Proficiency in SQL.
• Experience integrating WMS systems with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Ability to create positive and professional business relationships.
• Knowledge of distribution center/logistics concepts.
• High degree of professional confidence and credibility.
• Strong business planning and analytical skills.
• Highly motivated and self-sufficient.

Competencies

• Business Acumen.
• Communicate for Impact.
• Influencing Others.
• Managing Transitions/Change Management.
• Strategic Agility.

Travel Requirements

This position is expected to travel approximately 25%-50%. A passport is not required, but recommended.

Benefits

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts.
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accidental injury.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 401(k) Plan.
• Paid Time Off (approximately 2 weeks).
• Employer Paid Holidays (10 days).