MAWM Solution Design Lead

General Information:
Job Title: MAWM Solution Design Lead
Job Location: San Antonio, TX / Atlanta, GA, United States (Onsite/Hybrid) OR fully remote across the United States for exceptional candidates.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hiring Timeline: Immediate
Reporting Line: Co-Founder, COO & SVP Enterprise Systems
Travel Expectations: Up to 25-35% travel, based on customer requirements.
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Salary Range: 125K – 150K USD per year (negotiable)
About Fulfillment IQ (FIQ):
Fulfillment IQ is a supply chain engineering and transformation company that helps brands, retailers, and 3PLs design, build, and scale high-performance logistics operations.
We work at the intersection of strategy, operations, and technology where we solve complex, real-world problems across warehouse design, automation, order management, transportation, and end-to-end supply chain execution.
Our teams combine deep domain expertise with strong technical capability, delivering outcomes through consulting, systems implementation, and proprietary platforms that accelerate time-to-value and reduce delivery risk.
If you enjoy working in complex environments, partnering closely with clients, and seeing your work make a tangible impact on how global commerce moves, this is the place where your skills and judgment truly come to life.
Role Overview:
Many of our enterprise clients have already made the move to Manhattan Active WM. They have a template, a few sites live, and an internal IT team that knows the system. What they need next is a senior design leader who has been through multi-site rollouts before, who can see the operational roadblocks coming before they hit, and who can make the client's own team stronger along the way.
As a Manhattan WMS Solution Design Lead, you are that person. You own solution design for Manhattan Active WM programs, drive operational conversations with warehouse and business leaders, and translate what you hear into sound, scalable designs. You bring options with clear tradeoffs rather than a single prescribed fix, and you coach the client's IT team so the capability stays with them after you leave.
Mandate:
Own the end-to-end solution design for Manhattan Active WM rollouts across multiple distribution centers, including template-based deployments to new sites
Act as the operational voice on client teams that are often IT-led: lead conversations with DC leadership, operations managers, and business stakeholders
Anticipate and resolve the business process gaps, site-to-site inconsistencies, and change-management roadblocks that surface when facilities move onto a new WMS
Translate requirements into multiple solution options with clear pros, cons, and effort, supported by demos or proofs of concept where useful
Train, mentor, and upskill client IT and project teams on Manhattan Active WM design and configuration practices
Must Have:
5-10 years of recent, hands-on experience on Manhattan WMS products, including Manhattan Active WM and prior experience on an earlier Manhattan platform (WMOS or SCALE)
Solution design or design lead experience on Manhattan WMS programs. This is a design role; a background focused only on testing or support will not be a fit
Experience across multiple DCs or sites, ideally supporting a phased, multi-site rollout rather than a single-site implementation
Strong operational understanding of warehouse processes: receiving, put-away, replenishment, waving and allocation, picking, packing, and shipping
Proven ability to lead business process workshops, stakeholder interviews, and requirement-gathering sessions with operations and IT audiences
Track record of anticipating and resolving business process transformation challenges, not just configuring a system
Ability to create functional specifications, solution design documents, and fit-gap analyses
Ability to provide effort estimates and implementation recommendations, and to present options and tradeoffs to operational and executive stakeholders
Experience coaching or training client team members on Manhattan design and configuration
Excellent client-facing communication and presentation skills
Based in the United States and able to travel 25–35%
Nice to Have:
Prior experience at Manhattan Associates or a leading Manhattan implementation partner
CPG, Grocery, or other high-volume Retail DC experience.
Warehouse automation integration exposure (WES/WCS, AS/RS, Exotec, sortation, goods-to-person)
Experience with Manhattan Active platform extensibility, integrations, EDI, or ERP interfaces
Familiarity with other Manhattan Active modules (e.g., Labor Management, Transportation Management)
Key Responsibilities:
Lead solution design for new site rollouts, scale-ups, and enhancements on Manhattan Active WM programs
Assess each facility's current-state processes against the client's system template and identify gaps, risks, and required changes
Facilitate business process workshops and requirement-gathering sessions with DC operations and business teams
Translate client requirements into multiple solution options with pros, cons, and effort estimates
Build and present demos or proofs of concept to support client decision-making
Create and maintain functional specifications and solution design documentation
Act as a primary techno-functional point of contact for operations and IT stakeholders on assigned initiatives
Train and mentor client IT team members, building their long-term self-sufficiency on the platform
Partner with configuration specialists, technical teams, and testers to ensure designs are delivered as intended
Present proposed solutions and recommendations to operational and executive stakeholders
What Success Looks Like in the First 90 Days:
30 Days:
Ramp up on the client's Manhattan Active WM template, live sites, rollout roadmap, and key stakeholders
Build working relationships with the client's IT team and DC operations leaders
60 Days:
Lead design for your first site rollout or enhancement workstream
Deliver the first options-based solution proposal, with clear tradeoffs, to the client
Begin structured knowledge transfer with the client's IT team
90 Days:
Fully own solution design for assigned sites and initiatives
Be recognized by the client as a trusted operational and design advisor
Demonstrate a repeatable approach for surfacing process risks early in each rollout
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Site rollout and design milestone adherence
Number of options-based solution proposals delivered (vs. single-fix recommendations)
Client satisfaction with design quality, workshops, and presentations
Process risks identified and resolved before go-live
Growth in client team self-sufficiency on Manhattan Active WM
Quality and completeness of functional specifications and design documentation
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
At Fulfillment IQ, we don’t just build supply chain solutions; we build long-term careers.
We believe in giving our people real ownership, real influence, and meaningful responsibility. Whether you’re leading a client relationship, shaping a solution, or building internal capability, your decisions have a visible impact.
We operate with a high-trust, high-standards culture that values clear thinking, collaboration, and accountability without unnecessary hierarchy or bureaucracy.
Here’s what makes Fulfillment IQ a rewarding place to work:
Work That Matters
You’ll help solve real operational challenges that directly impact global commerce, customer experience, and supply chain performance.
Career Growth That Matters
We invest in mentorship, leadership development, and continuous learning — supporting both vertical growth and long-term career progression.
Flexibility to Thrive
We support remote and hybrid work models, flexible schedules, and trust our teams to manage their time responsibly.
We Celebrate Impact
From project wins to personal milestones, we recognize contribution, celebrate progress, and value consistency over heroics.
A Collaborative Culture
You’ll work alongside experienced consultants, engineers, product leaders, and commercial professionals who value ownership, transparency, and high standards.
Perks you’ll appreciate:
Employee Health: Comprehensive health and dental coverage for you and your family
Time Off: Competitive paid time off and flexible leave policies
Retirement: Retirement savings programs and employer contributions

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