MAWM Configuration Lead Consultant

General Information:

Job Title: MAWM Configuration Lead Consultant

Location: Atlanta, GA, United States (Onsite/Hybrid)

Job Type: Contract

Travel Expectations: Up to 50% travel, based on customer requirements.

Reporting Line: Co-Founder & COO

We are seeking an experienced MAWM Configuration Lead Consultant with deep expertise in Manhattan Active Warehouse Management to lead configuration design, solution validation, and implementation activities across large‑scale WMS transformation programs.

This role requires strong hands‑on configuration expertise, functional understanding of warehouse operations, and the ability to lead client‑facing workshops, translate business requirements into scalable MAWM solutions, and guide project teams through design, configuration, testing, deployment, and stabilization.

The ideal candidate will act as a trusted advisor to business, operations, and technical stakeholders while owning key configuration work streams and ensuring the MAWM solution is aligned with operational goals, system standards, and implementation best practices.

• Lead MAWM configuration work streams across full‑cycle implementation projects.
• Own configuration design for core warehouse processes, including receiving, putaway, replenishment, inventory control, picking, packing, shipping, cross‑dock, and labor‑related workflows.
• Translate business requirements into scalable Manhattan Active WMS configuration solutions.
• Lead client workshops and design sessions to gather requirements, validate process flows, and define future‑state workflows.
• Configure Manhattan Active WMS using Configuration Director and related MAWM tools.
• Manage and govern multi‑configuration environments across project phases.
• Collaborate with functional consultants, technical teams, integration teams, QA teams, and client stakeholders to ensure solution alignment.
• Review and validate configuration changes to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to project standards.
• Support integration discussions involving APIs, JSON payloads, Postman testing, ERP integrations, and external systems.
• Partner with technical teams on Manhattan Pro Active Extension requirements, validation, and solution design.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including configuration specifications, business rules, process flows, test scenarios, and design artifacts.
• Support SIT, UAT, regression testing, defect triage, and go‑live readiness activities.
• Identify risks, configuration gaps, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimization.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior consultants and configuration team members.
• Support deployment, hypercare, stabilization, and post‑go‑live improvement activities.
• Act as a key point of contact for configuration‑related decisions, risks, escalations, and solution recommendations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of experience in WMS consulting, supply chain systems implementation, or warehouse technology transformation.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Manhattan Active Warehouse Management configuration.
• Minimum of 2 full‑cycle Manhattan Active WMS implementations.
• Proven experience leading MAWM configuration work streams or solution design activities.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, including receiving, putaway, replenishment, cycle counting, inventory control, picking, packing, shipping, and cross‑docking.
• Experience working with Configuration Director and managing multi‑configuration environments.
• Familiarity with Manhattan Pro Active Extension development concepts and related solution validation.
• Working knowledge of APIs, JSON, Postman, and integration testing.
• Experience supporting system integrations between WMS, ERP, TMS, automation, parcel, labor, and other supply chain systems.
• Strong experience with SIT, UAT, defect resolution, go‑live readiness, and post‑go‑live support.
• Ability to lead requirements workshops, design discussions, and stakeholder alignment sessions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and…