Functional Delivery Lead - Blue Yonder

Job Description :Role Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Blue Yonder Functional Lead to drive end-to-end solution delivery across retail and supply chain transformation programs. The ideal candidate will act as a Functional SME, lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure successful project execution aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities Functional Leadership & Delivery :

• Serve as the Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Blue Yonder modules including :

• Merchandising Operations

• Fulfill

• Luminate Allocation

• Lead incident management and problem management discussions.

• Conduct fit-gap analysis, process mapping, and functional design workshops.

• Gather and translate business requirements into scalable solution designs.

• Drive solution validation, testing support, and deployment readiness.

Team Leadership & Delivery Management :

• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams comprising functional and technical consultants.

• Manage resource planning, task allocation, and delivery tracking.

• Coordinate effectively across onshore-offshore teams and external vendors.

• Promote knowledge sharing, team capability development, and best practices.

• Ensure compliance with delivery governance standards, SLAs, and KPIs.

Stakeholder & Program Management :

• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.

• Facilitate workshops, steering committee meetings, and project status reviews.

• Manage project risks, dependencies, issues, and escalations.

• Ensure solution delivery aligns with business goals and supply chain strategy.

• Provide regular updates to leadership on project progress, challenges, and outcomes.

Required Skills & Experience :

• Strong functional expertise in Blue Yonder solutions, particularly Merchandising Operations, Fulfill, and Luminate Allocation.

• Experience leading large-scale implementation, support, or transformation programs.

• Strong understanding of retail and supply chain processes.

• Proven experience in stakeholder management and client-facing engagements.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience managing distributed teams across multiple geographies.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Relevant Blue Yonder certifications.

• Experience working in Agile and hybrid delivery environments.

• Exposure to retail merchandising, inventory management, and fulfillment operations.

Work Location : In person