Manager Software Development

About the role

The Manager Software Development role is part of KNAPP, a global leader in warehouse automation solutions. This position oversees software development teams and ensures projects are delivered efficiently, adhering to quality standards and budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage software development team members and Team Leads
• Assess staffing needs and align resources across projects
• Oversee software development project execution to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks, and escalate issues as appropriate
• Ensure adherence to development standards, including regular code reviews and documentation
• Coordinate interfaces with Project Management, Commissioning, Quality Management, and other internal stakeholders
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to project delivery, quality, and resource utilization
• Support Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) initiatives and maintain quality management documentation in alignment with the QM manual

Requirements

• Technical and/or economic training in Software Development or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in software development or software project execution
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a managerial or team leadership role
• Intermediate knowledge of KNAPP products, systems, and internal processes
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of software development methodologies and project execution
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop employees and manage team performance

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Passport or ability to obtain passport
• Professional office etiquette is required at all times
• Ability to travel by air both domestically (US) and internationally (primarily to Austria)
• Sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, climbing a ladder, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, listening, reaching at arm’s length, and lifting up to 50 pounds

Skills

• Leadership
• Team Management
• Project Execution
• Resource Management
• Quality Assurance
• Continuous Improvement

Benefits

• 2 remote days per week
• Half day Fridays
• A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
• Industry competitive compensation
• Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
• 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Subsidized Daycare
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Subsidized food delivery
• Monthly celebrations
• Quarterly employee events
• Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering

Pay

Industry competitive compensation with great benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!

Schedule

Flexible schedule with 2 remote days per week and half day Fridays