[Hiring] Senior Technical Platform Specialist @Lineage

Role Description

This is a REMOTE role. We are unable to sponsor employment authorization, now or in the future, for this role.

The Senior Platform Specialist is the “go to” role for the business users needing assistance with advanced projects, changes, issues and/or problems and need advice and assistance in resolving those needs within the platform. Lineage is at the beginning of a global rollout of the Blue Yonder (BY) TMS platform and the Senior Platform Specialist will play a crucial role in the successful deployment and then ongoing maintenance of this platform and must have experience in TM, TMOD and approaching this role with Global thinking.

The Senior Platform Specialist is a unique role combining part business analyst, part platform expert, and part program/project manager to help lead the platform roll-out and support the business after the successful execution. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in TMS systems (BY specifically), have a solid understanding of supply chain logistics, know or be able to coordinate needed expertise to provide solutions, and be adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless platform rollout and SLAs and enhancement needs are managed during steady-state.

The Senior Platform Specialist helps to shape the overall application/platform strategy and project portfolio by assisting in soliciting demand from the various business areas as well as ensuring valuable innovative technical solutions are brought forward and considered.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Blue Yonder’s TMS SaaS solutions with implementation or upgrade experience
• Must have an in-depth knowledge on TMOD and TM within Blue Yonder
• Strong understanding of transportation, logistics and supply chain processes
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, situations and deadlines
• Able to understand business functionality (distribution business preferred) and translate it into application requirements
• Excellent understanding and experience with managing business complexity, project interdependencies, and organization change
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to question thought partners across functional areas
• Outstanding written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Proficient in data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to partner with other technical subject matter experts (SMEs) both internally and externally to identify the path (or paths) of resolution
• Strong understanding of basic system engineering, information risk and security guidelines, and architecture standards
• In-depth understanding of the various software development lifecycles (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, etc.)

Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years of IT experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Business area; MBA a plus

Benefits

• Safe, stable, reliable work environments
• Medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Annual bonus eligibility
• A minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year