Software Project Lead - Grand Rapids, United States - Kion Group AG
Description
At Dematic, we view order fulfillment within the four walls of a distribution center as a single, interconnected process. Our Warehouse Execution Software combines execution with intelligence. We synchronize the discrete and low-level processes to create a real-time decision engine that drives labor and equipment at the highest efficiency. We serve numerous clients and help them achieve their business objectives. Our projects vary in size and scope and require flexibility and tailored project management tools and solutions. Core Job Responsibilities: - Responsible for all aspects of assigned projects including adherence to process standards and quality of deliverables. - Development of software functional specifications, test plans, and other technical documentation to track requirements throughout the project lifecycle with the customer. - Manage project scope, schedule, and budget. - Lead engineers in an agile team environment - Manage the scheduling and utilization of assigned engineers - Plan projects and coordinate execution and status, both internally and externally - Order hardware and coordinate delivery and installation - Be the single point of contact for the software deliverables for the project - Communicate effectively with customers at varying levels of responsibility, from warehouse associate to executive levels. - Project risk management - Conduct customer training - Provide second level support of installed systems
What we offer:
Career Development
We are here to support you for the entirety of your Dematic career. From a fast start of learning Dematic's history and foundational training to succeed in your role to leadership development programs, technical training and certifications, and Career Navigator to identify challenging new opportunities, our goal is to help you grow beyond your borders.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Our attractive and market competitive total rewards packages are designed to reward high performance and to assist in managing your personal and family needs. Dematic offers robust packages based on employment status and national requirements.
Pay Transparency
Dematic is committed to pay transparency. As such, Dematic will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, Dematic will still maintain confidentiality of your pay information. Employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Dematic, or (c) consistent with Dematic's legal duty to furnish information.
Global Opportunities
As a global company, our employees are exposed to different ideas and perspectives from around the world. We offer international assignments for qualified employees and wherever possible, we offer flexible working hours and modern workspace design.
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Tasks and Qualifications:
Desired Skills and Experience:
Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Excellent and professional written and verbal communication skills
PMP certification
Experience in an agile or scrum team environment
Certified Scrum Master
Experience with industrial automation and warehouse operational knowledge
Ability to understand technical concepts and communicate them to individuals with both technical and non-technical backgrounds
Lean certification or experience with process improvement
Jira, Confluence, and Testrail experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
Motivated, self-starter with the desire to learn and grow.
Additional Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or equivalent project management experience.
2-5 years of software engineering or other technical experience depending on level sought
5+ years of leadership or project management experience
Willingness to travel 20%
Some positions in the U.S. may require vaccination against COVID-19. Where legally permitted or required, offers for such roles are contingent on the candidate providing proof of full vaccination against Covid 19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine). Candidates with medical issues or religious beliefs or practices that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.