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About the Role The Manhattan Active Warehouse Solution Architect is responsible for leading the architecture, integration, data migration, and implementation of warehouse automation solutions within Manhattan Active Warehouse Management (MAWM) environments. This role serves as the primary technical authority for warehouse automation technologies, including Material Handling Equipment (MHE), Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), Warehouse Execution Systems (WES), Manhattan Active integrations, and ProActive extensibility frameworks. The architect partners with business stakeholders, operations teams, integration teams, automation vendors, and Manhattan Associates to design scalable, supportable, and future-ready warehouse solutions. This position provides technical leadership throughout the full project lifecycle, leading solution design workshops, architecture reviews, vendor engagements, deployment activities, testing, and post-go-live support while ensuring the successful delivery of complex warehouse automation programs through sound architecture governance and strategic decision-making. In this role, you will: • Lead warehouse automation architecture and MHE integrations across WCS, WES, ASRS, conveyor, sortation, goods-to-person (GTP), robotics, and related automation platforms within MAWM environments. • Define end-to-end integration and data migration strategies between legacy WMS platforms, automation systems, and Manhattan Active to ensure seamless operational continuity. • Govern MHE vendor engagement, interface design, testing strategies, architecture reviews, and deployment readiness across implementation teams and third-party providers. • Design and oversee MAWM extensibility solutions, including ProActive extensions, APIs, workflows, UI enhancements, and upgrade-safe customizations aligned with Manhattan best practices. • Provide program-level technical leadership by establishing architecture standards, driving key technical decisions, supporting multi-site rollouts, and ensuring successful deployments through hypercare. Work Model We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants able to work Eastern/Central Time Zone hours. Regardless of working arrangement, we support a healthy work-life balance through a variety of wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project assignments, business needs, and client requirements. Expectations will always be communicated clearly. What You Need to Have to Be Considered • 12+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Warehouse Management. • 5+ years of Manhattan WMS experience. • 2+ years of Manhattan Active Warehouse Management (MAWM) implementation experience. • Experience leading multiple large-scale Manhattan Active implementations as a Solution Architect or Lead Architect. • Proven expertise in warehouse automation programs involving MHE integrations and automation solution architecture. • Experience defining and leading data migration strategies between WMS platforms and MHE systems. • Hands-on experience working with automation vendors and WES/WCS providers. These Will Help You Stand Out • Manhattan Active WM certification preferred. • Experience supporting multi-site warehouse deployments and automated or mechanized distribution centers. • Background designing automation solutions for retail, grocery, 3PL, eCommerce, or omnichannel distribution environments. • Experience participating in architecture review boards and enterprise governance processes. • Exposure to AI-enabled warehouse execution, robotics orchestration, and advanced warehouse automation initiatives. We're excited to meet professionals who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. Transferable experience, diverse perspectives, and unique skills are highly valued. Applications will be accepted until 11/05/2026. Salary and Other Compensation The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000, based on experience, qualifications, location, and other factors related to the selected candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, subject to individual performance and applicable plan terms. Benefits • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off • 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions • Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Coverage • Paid Parental Leave • Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: Salary, compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. CogWW901 #LI-RC1 Additional employment information Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India. About Cognizant: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

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Lead warehouse automation architecture and MHE integrations across WCS, WES, ASRS, conveyor, sortation, goods-to-person (GTP), robotics, and related automation platforms within MAWM environments.
Define end-to-end integration and data migration strategies between legacy WMS platforms, automation systems, and Manhattan Active to ensure seamless operational continuity.
Govern MHE vendor engagement, interface design, testing strategies, architecture reviews, and deployment readiness across implementation teams and third-party providers.
Design and oversee MAWM extensibility solutions, including ProActive extensions, APIs, workflows, UI enhancements, and upgrade-safe customizations aligned with Manhattan best practices.
Provide program-level technical leadership by establishing architecture standards, driving key technical decisions, supporting multi-site rollouts, and ensuring successful deployments through hypercare.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project assignments, business needs, and client requirements. Expectations will always be communicated clearly.
What You Need to Have to Be Considered
12+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Warehouse Management.
5+ years of Manhattan WMS experience.
2+ years of Manhattan Active Warehouse Management (MAWM) implementation experience.
Experience leading multiple large-scale Manhattan Active implementations as a Solution Architect or Lead Architect.
Proven expertise in warehouse automation programs involving MHE integrations and automation solution architecture.
Experience defining and leading data migration strategies between WMS platforms and MHE systems.
Hands-on experience working with automation vendors and WES/WCS providers.
These Will Help You Stand Out
Experience supporting multi-site warehouse deployments and automated or mechanized distribution centers.
Background designing automation solutions for retail, grocery, 3PL, eCommerce, or omnichannel distribution environments.
Experience participating in architecture review boards and enterprise governance processes.
Exposure to AI-enabled warehouse execution, robotics orchestration, and advanced warehouse automation initiatives.
Applications will be accepted until 11/05/2026.
Salary and Other Compensation
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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Manhattan Active WM certification preferred.

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