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. The position involves addressing business needs through systems like WMS, LMS, and WCS, and ensuring projects are completed on time.

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 documentation, and creates training materials.
• Manages project risks, defines success criteria, conducts post-mortems, and prepares project closure artifacts.
• Assists in defining best practices for project management and recommends budget adjustments.
• Tracks department activities, reports status to management, and oversees project turnarounds.
• Designs test plans and provides mentorship for junior 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 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 providers.
• Knowledge of distribution center/logistics concepts, warehousing terminology, and ability to visualize "to be" models.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to meet customer requirements.
• Highly motivated and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Professional confidence and effective communication with executive-level management.
• Strong business planning and analytical skills, including market intelligence, metrics, financial analysis, and business model development.

Benefits

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid holidays.