Software Project Manager AutoStore (m/f/d)

With over 3,000 employees worldwide, the Kardex Group is a leading provider of dynamic warehousing and distribution systems. Kardex AS Solutions, the AutoStore division of the Kardex Group, develops innovative solutions for automated warehousing and order-picking processes. With our modular software platform and over 30 years of development expertise, we ensure the seamless integration of state-of-the-art intralogistics solutions for our clients. Would you like to further your career in software project management, take on responsibility and lead innovative client projects to success? Then you’ve come to the right place.

Location: one of our sites in EMEA - Madrid, Lissabon, Milan or Paris

Your tasks

• Lead software projects within the Warehouse Execution Systems (WES) from project initiation through to successful go-live with clients.
• Act as the key point of contact between our clients, internal departments and development teams.
• Analyse client requirements, advise on suitable solutions and translate these requirements into actionable system concepts.
• Ensure successful implementation of projects in terms of quality, schedule and customer satisfaction.
• Review, edit and coordinate key project documents such as Technical specifications, IT specifications, Interface specifications.
• Identify opportunities for optimisation and drive continuous improvement.
• Support the development of standards, best practices and scalable solutions within Kardex.

Your profile

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• Initial practical experience in IT or software project management, ideally on projects that have been implemented or rolled out for clients.
• Experience in industrial, automated or logistics environments is an advantage.
• Knowledge of warehouse systems such as WES, WCS or WMS is a plus.
• Experience of working with interdisciplinary and international teams.
• A basic understanding of software development processes and system integrations.
• Analytical thinking and a structured, solution-oriented approach to work.
• High levels of self-motivation, a willingness to learn and a desire to develop both professionally and personally.
• Very good written and spoken German and English.

Working model & travel

• Approx. 10% travel within Europe as part of client projects.
• Residence near one of our German Kardex sites or a willingness to travel accordingly.

What we offer

• A strong team & corporate culture Respect, team spirit, reliability and passion characterise the way we work together. You can expect an open and supportive working atmosphere.
• Development Opportunities A secure job in an internationally growing company with diverse career and development prospects.
• The Best of Both Worlds In our AutoStore division, a spirit of innovation and dynamism meets the stability of a globally established group of companies.
• Personalised onboarding Comprehensive onboarding, training through our Academy and support from an experienced team.
• Work-life balance Flexible working hours, remote working and an Employee Assistance Programme with Lyra.
• Attractive benefits Performance-related pay, company pension scheme, insured benefits, health and wellbeing programmes, and exciting team and company events.

Working with Kardex Automated storage solutions are high-tech. The basis for this is our genuine high-quality work from our own production sites, the skills of our specialists in planning, production, and assembly, as well as the innovative spirit of our engineers from research and development. For years, we have been developing solutions in the areas of Industry 4.0 and digitalization to offer our customers an excellent all-around service.