Software Project Manager Automation & Intralogistics

Kion Group GmbH

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In this role, you will be responsible for planning and executing complex intralogistics projects, including managing interdisciplinary teams and coordinating technical requirements.

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Your role in the team

  • As a Project Manager, you will assume overall responsibility for the planning, control, and successful execution of complex national and international projects with a focus on IT systems in intralogistics and automation.
  • You conduct implementation workshops to ensure the successful integration of software, IT architecture, operational processes, and automation solutions within the customer's environment.
  • In this role, you will lead and coordinate an interdisciplinary, international, and geographically dispersed project team within the KION Group.
  • In your role, you bear overall technical and commercial responsibility and manage project scope, budget, costs, deadlines, and risks.
  • As a central point of contact, you are the main liaison for clients as well as internal and external stakeholders, and you regularly report on the project status.
  • Together with clients, suppliers, and contractual partners, you coordinate technical requirements and specifications, define necessary interfaces of IT systems, and ensure compliance with contracts.
  • You proactively plan milestones, project workflows, and change requests, and initiate appropriate corrective actions when necessary.
  • You ensure quality assurance, quality control, and the implementation of conformity processes throughout the entire project duration.
  • You actively support the selection and procurement process of suppliers.
  • You advise national and international clients on the planning and optimization of complex intralogistics software and automation solutions.
  • You plan and supervise the commissioning of software systems and equipment at the end customer's site until successful completion.

Our expectations of you

Education

  • You have completed a degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Engineering, Logistics, or a comparable qualification, along with several years of relevant professional experience.

Qualifications

  • Technical expertise in areas such as WMS software, intralogistics systems, or automation distinguishes you.
  • You are proficient in project management methods (e.g., agile or hybrid project methodologies) and tools (e.g., MS Project).
  • Very good spoken and written English skills (at least C1) are part of your profile.
  • You bring a structured, analytical, and solution-oriented approach to your projects.
  • As a communicative team player, you convince with assertiveness and conflict resolution skills.
  • Even in a dynamic project environment, you remain resilient and flexible.
  • International business trips (EMEA and worldwide) are no problem for you.
  • You are responsible for safety, health, and environmental protection in accordance with company policies.

Experience

  • You have already gained experience in project management as well as in leading technical project teams.
  • Experience in change management rounds off your profile.

What we offer

  • A strong brand, a team, an excellent employer - that is STILL.
  • For over 100 years, we have been developing the future of intralogistics for our customers with around 9,000 employees.
  • STILL offers tailored internal logistics solutions worldwide and enables the smart integration of forklifts and warehouse technology, software, services, and support.
  • As part of the KION Group, we operate within a strong international brand network comprising STILL, Linde Material Handling, and Baoli.
  • Attractive compensation package: salary according to the Metal Tarifvertrag with special payments (vacation and Christmas bonuses, etc.), as well as a performance-based annual bonus and employer-funded occupational pension scheme.
  • Versatile Flexibility: Customize your working hours and have the option to work remotely from home depending on your role, along with a statutory vacation entitlement of 30 days plus additional compensatory days through a flexible working time account.
  • Exciting future prospects: Wide range of professional development opportunities with diverse career paths.

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About your employer

The KION Group is a global leader in intralogistics. With our six brands, we cover all segments of the market. We are the market leader for forklift trucks and warehouse technology in Europe, number two globally and the leading foreign supplier in China. The Linde and STILL brands serve the global premium and Baoli the value and economy segments.

Company size
250+ Employees
Company type
Established Company
Work model
Onsite, Hybrid
Industry
Industry, Production · Logistics, Transportation

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Software Project Manager Automation & Intralogistics

Kion Group GmbH