Description

Kearney Activate Kinaxis Delivery Manager

As a Delivery Manager within Kearney's Supply Chain and Digital Operations practice, within Kearney Activate's Connected Planning Practice, you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of Kinaxis Maestro solutions for our clients. You will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, managing complex engagements, and shaping our Kinaxis delivery capability at scale.

In this role, you'll combine strategic leadership, program management, and client relationship expertise to ensure that every implementation delivers measurable business impact. You will collaborate closely with senior executives-both internally and with clients-to enable digital transformation and next-generation supply chain performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Delivery and Results

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple Kinaxis implementation programs, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and with the highest quality and client satisfaction.
• Apply consistent delivery methodologies, governance structures, and best practices across all engagements.
• Track and manage project financials, including budgets, profitability, resource utilization, and risk mitigation.
• Demonstrate strong executive presence and the ability to synthesize multiple perspectives into clear action plans.
• Build and maintain executive-level client relationships that foster trust, transparency, and partnership.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand Kearney's presence within client organizations through delivery excellence and thought leadership.
• Champion continuous improvement by optimizing delivery models, processes, and tools.

Leadership and Team Management

• Provide strategic leadership, mentorship, and coaching to cross-functional delivery teams to ensure growth, engagement, and high performance.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for project risks, issues, and client concerns, maintaining situational awareness and effectively navigating ambiguity.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative culture that balances creative problem-solving with disciplined execution.
• Translate strategic vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes for delivery teams.
• Partner with practice leadership to scale capabilities, shape go-to-market offerings, and drive operational excellence across the Kinaxis portfolio.

WHO YOU ARE

Experienced: You bring at least 8 years of professional experience, including 3 years in a delivery leadership role, with a proven record of managing enterprise-scale implementations.

Supply Chain Expert: You have a deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes-including demand planning, S&OP, inventory management, and production planning-and how Kinaxis Maestro enables transformation in these areas.

Kinaxis Practitioner: You have hands-on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse or Maestro, ideally supported by certifications such as Author, Contributor, or Integration Developer.

Consulting Mindset: You thrive in client-facing roles, bringing both delivery rigor and the ability to identify new business opportunities within ongoing programs.

Leader and Mentor: You inspire and empower teams through mentorship, feedback, and a focus on professional development.

Analytical and Solutions-Oriented: You navigate complexity and ambiguity with structure and logic, translating business challenges into executable delivery plans.

Collaborative and Credible: You communicate effectively across executive, functional, and technical stakeholders to align objectives and outcomes.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Every day, our people make an impact-for our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. At Kearney, you will find competitive compensation, entrepreneurial freedom, and opportunities to shape the future of data and AI at scale.

Our people are sustained by a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Competitive base compensation with discretionary performance bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and immediate family
• Generous retirement and savings contributions
• Structured learning and leadership development opportunities
• Personalized flexibility programs, including remote work, talent mobility, and externships
• Access to health, wellness, and family care benefits

Base Salary: $130,000-$190,000

It is important to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Kearney reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus.

Our full suite of benefits includes paid time off, 401(k) match, medical, dental and vision coverage, healthcare concierge, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contribution, home office stipend, subsidized Gympass and annual wellness program, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees' physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Learn more about our benefits at: https://www.kearney.com/careers/create-your-own-path/global-benefits

Learn more about a career at Kearney at: https://www.kearney.com/careers