Sr Appl Launch Manager

About the role

The Senior Application Launch Manager will lead the implementation of Kenco’s Warehouse Management (WMS) systems across the company's network of sites. This role involves addressing business needs through systems like WMS, LMS, and WCS, and ensuring projects are completed on time.

Responsibilities

• Independently leads project activities 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 risks, defines project success criteria, conducts post-mortems, and prepares project closure artifacts
• Assists in defining best practices for project management and recommends post-launch budget changes
• Tracks progress, reports status to management, and oversees successful project turn-over to production support
• Mentors junior level resources on the project

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

Skills

• Project management
• SQL proficiency
• ERP system integration
• WMS system implementation
• Client relationship management
• Strategic planning
• Financial analysis

Benefits

Medical insurance including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts
Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life and Supplemental Life
Short Term and Long Term Disability
401(k)
Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
Employer Paid Holidays - 10 days

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Flexible, with approximately 25% - 50% travel required. A passport is not required, but recommended.