WMS Solutions Architect / Implementation Manager (FullTime or Freelance) (M/F/X)

Germany | Hybrid (Monthly 2 days On-Site) | Full-Time or Freelance Fulltime Salary: 100.000EUR/year Negociable Shape the Future of Warehouse Systems A leading international logistics and supply chain organization is currently undergoing a major transformation of its warehouse management systems landscape. After many years of operating a highly customized in-house WMS, the company is transitioning toward standardized solutions built on Blue Yonder WMS . This transformation creates an exciting challenge: integrating modern software platforms while maintaining operational excellence across a large and complex logistics environment. To support this journey, we are looking for a Senior WMS Solution Architect / Implementation Lead who can combine technical depth, logistics expertise, and strong stakeholder management to successfully deliver customer-facing WMS implementations. Your Mission You will play a key role in delivering end-to-end warehouse system implementations and ensuring successful collaboration between internal teams, external partners, and customers. WMS Implementation & Solution Design Lead end-to-end WMS implementations from discovery through delivery Translate business and operational logistics requirements into technical solution designs Design scalable solutions using Blue Yonder WMS Support integration with surrounding systems (ERP, APIs, data flows) Requirements Engineering & Delivery Gather requirements from operational teams and customers Break complex requirements into clear work packages and technical tasks Define implementation roadmaps and solution architecture Support development where needed with a hands-on mindset Manage external implementation partners and integration vendors Coordinate workstreams across internal teams, freelancers, and vendors Oversee acceptance testing and UAT processes Stakeholder Communication Provide transparent project status updates to internal stakeholders and customers Manage escalations and complex project situations Communicate progress, risks, and technical decisions clearly Organizational Transformation Support the shift from highly customized systems to standardized platforms Help establish best practices for implementation and collaboration Contribute to improving project delivery and customer communication Your Profile We are looking for someone who combines technical expertise, logistics understanding, and leadership skills . Must-Have Experience Strong experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) implementations Experience working with Blue Yonder WMS or comparable supply chain platforms Proven track record delivering end-to-end IT implementation projects Strong requirements engineering and solution design skills Ability to translate business needs into technical architecture Experience coordinating external vendors and implementation partners Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Technical Skills WMS architecture and implementation System integrations (APIs, ERP connections, data flows) Requirements engineering and work package design UAT and acceptance testing processes Hands-on technical mindset (coding experience is a plus) Nice to Have Experience in logistics or supply chain environments Consulting or systems integration background Knowledge of additional Blue Yonder modules Experience working with distributed teams and freelancers Working Model Location: Germany On-site presence: approx. 2 days per month at headquarters Additional on-site presence for workshops or complex project phases Travel expenses covered We are open to both Permanent hires Freelance collaboration Why This Role Work on a large-scale WMS transformation Influence the transition from legacy systems to modern platforms Collaborate with cross-functional teams and technology partners Take ownership of complex, high-impact implementation projects J-18808-Ljbffr