Senior Principal Consultant - Supply Chain Planning

We create possibilities that move life and commerce forward Welcome to Manhattan. Every day, our supply chain commerce technology connects two billion people to 20 billion consumer choices. In the warehouse, on the road and in the store, we make what was once impossible, possible. If you want to tackle complex problems and redefine markets, you’ve come to the right place. Senior Principal Consultant – Active Supply Chain Planning Manhattan Associates is seeking an experienced Senior Project Leader to drive the successful delivery of large-scale Manhattan Active Supply Chain Planning implementations. This role is responsible for overseeing multiple enterprise SaaS software integration projects, each exceeding $1M in revenue, from inception through deployment. The Senior Principal Consultant will serve as the primary point of accountability for client-facing projects, ensuring seamless execution across scope, design, budget, resources, deliverables, and stakeholder management. You will partner closely with Manhattan’s cross-functional teams—including Sales, R&D, Product Development, and Customer Success—to deliver innovative solutions that help clients optimize forecasting, inventory, and replenishment strategies across their supply chains. Key Responsibilities: Lead multiple Manhattan Active Supply Chain Planning product implementations, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery that meets client objectives. Manage project scope, design, execution, and change controls, including implementing strategies to obtain additional funding as needed. Serve as a trusted advisor and escalation point for client stakeholders, ensuring proactive communication, issue resolution, and alignment to business goals. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, R&D, Product Development, and Technical Services to align delivery with product capabilities and roadmap. Drive adoption of best practices in SaaS implementation methodology, governance, and change management. Ensure project teams proactively identify, track, and resolve critical issues, escalating when appropriate and driving issues to closure. Exercise independent discretion in developing and improving internal guidelines, playbooks, and delivery frameworks specific to ASCP. Champion a culture of continuous improvement to accelerate value realization for Manhattan clients. Preferred Qualifications: Proven track record managing enterprise SaaS implementation projects, ideally in supply chain planning, forecasting, or replenishment solutions. 8 years of experience in project leadership, program management, or consulting with large-scale enterprise clients. Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes (demand planning, inventory optimization, S&OP, replenishment). Exceptional communication, client relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience managing budgets >$1M and leading cross-functional delivery teams. PMP, Agile, or equivalent project management certification preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus. Minimum Requirements Four-year bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in computer science, engineering, business or a related field 6 years of experience in related technical field 4 years of experience in the supply chain industry 4 years of experience working in a client/customer facing role within a supply chain or software organization Up to 50% travel required #LI-TS1 Committed to diversity and inclusion At Manhattan, it’s about more than just the work. From cultural celebrations to interest groups to volunteer opportunities, your true self is always welcome here. Our team members’ backgrounds, experiences and perspectives add to us as a whole and make us unique. We are proudly an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran. In the United States, Manhattan Associates participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration. Participation in the E-Verify Program allows Manhattan to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees after the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) has been completed. At Manhattan Associates our supply chain and omnichannel technology positively affect how people work, shop and live – every single day. Though we all take different paths to get here, everyone shares one belief: We’re good people doing great things.