Solution Architect

Blue Yonder Title: Solution ArchitectOverview:Serves as a functional liaison contributing to meetings / communications between project managers, key customer contacts, and end users, up to and including executive project sponsors. Understands how the Blue Yonder, Inc. solutions within area of focus can be configured and delivered to better facilitate business processes. Mentors junior team members and customers on the solution, optimal business processes and internal BY initiatives.Scope:Provides advice to customers regarding industry best practices and process methodology and becomes a trusted advisor to the customer. Creates and modifies procedural and system documentation throughout the project outlining business requirements, gaps, solutions and testing scripts validating the project objectives.  Ensures that all projects issues/risks are highlighted to the project manager and assists in resolving issues and mitigating risks for timely resolution.Our current technical environment:The Category Management suite includes: Category Knowledge Base, Space Planning, Floor Planning, Assortment Optimization, Planogram Generator, Floor Plan Generator, Category Advisor, Planogram Exchange Management, Open Access, Web Publisher, Category Knowledge Server, Products and Images, and BY ReportingWhat you’ll do:Work with customers implementing the Category Management solutions; project durations average less than 12 months.Conduct high level and detailed design sessions, leading to writing solution design documentation and functional specifications, building use cases for validation of business requirements, and supporting of Go Live activities.Be the trusted advisor for the Category Management process, direct and lead the customer to gain their expected ROI for the solutions.Complete BY Category Management certifications for the current releases of the products.What we are looking for:3-5+ years Space & Category Management experience in Retail and/or Manufacturing industry3+ years Blue Yonder Category Management or similar implementation experience3-5+ years consulting experience preferredA polished collaborator.  Can quickly build credibility, rapport, and trusted advisor standing with customers.  Comfortable operating in dotted-line or no-line organizations where contributions need to be solicited.  Able to work with global teams, multiple time zones, virtually, and in-person.  Can adjust collaboration style to the need at hand.  Can handle difficult customers.Bachelors Degree in Business / Engineering / Science preferredDemonstrable analytical skillsDemonstrable proficiency of the Microsoft Office suiteAbility to travel up to 50%*LI-AD1#LI-remote-------------------------------------------The salary range for this position is $96,012.00 - $139,266.00The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data.  Minimums and maximums may vary based on location.  Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors.  In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes: Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision 401K with Matching Flexible Time Off Corporate Fitness Program Wellbeing Days A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much moreAt Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.Our ValuesIf you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core ValuesDiversity, Inclusion, Value & Equality (DIVE) is our strategy for fostering an inclusive environment we can be proud of. Check out Blue Yonder's inaugural Diversity Report which outlines our commitment to change, and our video celebrating the differences in all of us in the words of some of our associates from around the world.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.