We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Software Project Leader to oversee and manage our Dematic software project portfolio in the Americas West BU. In this role, you will lead a team of Software Project Managers contributing to successful project execution. You will collaborate with the Dematic Software Organization to ensure all projects are delivered with a Customer-First and Project-First focus. You will be responsible for meeting Cost, Delivery, and Quality objectives. You will partner with cross-disciplinary teams to drive efficiency improvements. As a key leader and representative of Dematic, you will partner with Americas leaders to engage with customers with the goal of fostering trusted-advisor relationships.

What we offer:

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities
   

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

 

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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Tasks and Qualifications:

• Lead teams to manage the software scope, budget, schedule, risks and opportunities, resource planning, and change management for Dematic project portfolio, making informed commitments to customers.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to establish standards and tools that improve project execution quality and efficiency.
• Support Sales through concept and estimate reviews.
• Partner with Project Controlling to proactively identify and mitigate project risks, enhancing project stability and success.
• Drive innovation through continuous improvement initiatives and promote project retrospectives for knowledge sharing across teams.
• Cultivate relationships with software execution and product teams to support feedback loops for ongoing and future releases.
• Establish and nurture comprehensive customer relationships to align expectations and enhance satisfaction.
• Represent Dematic software project leadership in customer quarterly business reviews, project portfolio reviews, and financial assessments.
• Coach, mentor, and hire software project managers and leaders, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
• Provide advisory support in reviewing new software and technology opportunities, ensuring proposals align with the capabilities of the software team.
• Coordinate with software application engineering leaders to ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery.
• Collaborate in setting key performance indicators (KPIs) and team goals ensuring reporting visibility reflects team success.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Skills & Capabilities

• Proven interpersonal, team building, mentoring and leadership skills
• Demonstrated willingness to take risks and make adjustments quickly
• Executive-level verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships in times of prosperity and adversity
• Capable of 30% travel (supporting “Be where you are needed” culture)

Experience Desired

• Demonstrated ability to drive program results, hit deadlines, and measure team effectiveness
• Proven experience developing and leading managers and developing people leaders
• Experience with Dematic Software Platforms, Software Execution, Software Support, Ongoing Customer relationships
• Deep understanding of all aspects of Software development lifecycle, as well as excellence in software project delivery

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, logistics or related field – or commiserate work experience in these fields.

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