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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. IT Lead, Manhattan Active WM - **Company:** ID Logistics - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Release Management, Systems Integration - **Published:** June 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e069f0f72c596654 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Warehousing technology implementation?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * High School Diploma and relevant work experience. * 10+ years of hands-on experience implementing Manhattan Active Warehouse Management; experience limited to Manhattan WMi, legacy Manhattan WMOS, or SCALE is not sufficient by itself. * Experience serving as a lead SME, solution owner, architect, or senior functional consultant on at least one Manhattan Active WM implementation. * Strong understanding of warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory control, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, returns, and exception handling. * Experience migrating from legacy WMS environments and replacing or integrating related TMS, WES/WCS, automation, and warehouse execution functions. * Experience integrating WMS with external order management systems, preferably Manhattan Omni or another upstream order source outside the direct control of the WMS team. * Experience with multi-site implementation planning, phased rollouts, pilot deployments, site-specific configuration, testing, cutover, and post-go-live stabilization. * Working knowledge of warehouse hardware and automation, including RF devices, barcode scanners, label printers, conveyors, pick-to-light, WCS/WES interfaces, and network dependencies. * Ability to create documentation, standards, process flows, configuration guides, test plans, cutover plans, and support handoff materials. * Ability to mentor internal IT, operations, business analyst, and support teams so the organization can build Manhattan Active WM capability internally. * Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills across operations, IT, vendors, and leadership. Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree Req Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA programs available, 401K with matching program, Vacation and Sick time, Friendly and Open-Door culture ## Description The Sr. IT Lead - Manhattan Active WM will lead and support the migration from legacy warehouse systems to Manhattan Active Warehouse Management across multiple locations. This role will serve as a Manhattan Active WM SME, helping define the solution, implementation standards, support model, and phased rollout approach. The SME will work closely with operations, IT, infrastructure, automation vendors, Manhattan resources, and external system owners to ensure successful integration, go-live, and stabilization., * Lead Manhattan Active WM solution design and implementation activities for a phased, multi-location warehouse rollout. * Support migration from legacy WMS, TMS, WES/WCS, and warehouse execution components to Manhattan-provided capabilities. * Define future-state warehouse processes for receiving, inventory, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, returns, exceptions, and operational support. * Assess current workflows and operational bottlenecks to eliminate inefficiencies and non-value-added activities. * Design and validate inbound order integration from a separate Manhattan Omni instance that is externally managed and not directly controlled by the WMS team. * Partner with internal teams and vendors to validate warehouse technology, including RF guns, scanners, label printers, workstations, conveyors, pick-to-light tables, and automation interfaces. * Establish internal Manhattan Active WM standards, including configuration governance, release management, testing approach, site rollout templates, support procedures, and escalation paths. * Support testing, training, cutover planning, go-live execution, issue triage, stabilization, and knowledge transfer to internal IT and operations teams. ## Related Videos - [How to govern Vibe Coding for the Enterprise](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100290-how-to-govern-vibe-coding-for-the-enterprise) - [AI Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Physical AI: The Era of Intelligent Machines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100141-physical-ai-the-era-of-intelligent-machines) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [How to Survive The Worst Launch of Your Career with Brenda Romero](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/609-how-to-survive-the-worst-launch-of-your-career-with-brenda-romero) ## Related Articles - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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