Job Description

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation. 

The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We – more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple. 

One of the KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

The Manager Software Commissioning is responsible for the team members to follow processes and instructions accordingly and for the assigned projects to be implemented successfully. Success is measured based on project quality, duration, and costs. The holder of this position is also capable of implementing projects, taking on the role of direct reports on certain projects.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:         

• Be the technical contact for team members as well as other departments
• Responsible for successful project implementation within the responsible team for assigned projects
• Manage project implementation with the team based on deadlines, costs, and quality
• Responsible for review of general specifications for Software Final Engineering
• Lead performance reviews of team members
• Train new software commissioning Team Leads
• Handle resource planning of department
• Assign tasks and projects to Team Leads and members
• Hold and lead team meetings
• Review, check, and approve hours of direct reports
• In coordination with department and business area management:
  • Responsible to fulfill professional and on time assign team tasks and targets
• Create project and resource schedule in coordination with technical departments
• Review project scope regarding layout, flow control and implementation in coordination with technical departments
• Recognize and identify design and concept flaws/errors
• Recognize and identify unexpected additional developments
• Create risk assessment
• Participate in steering committee of assigned projects
• Attend all relevant meetings for assigned projects
• Manage and monitor assigned budget of the Software Commissioning department

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Strong knowledge of KNAPP processes, products, and solutions
• Strong knowledge and understanding of KNAPP’s company structure and organization
• Extensive experience in implementation and execution of KNAPP projects
• Strong English skills
• Knowledge of project management and of tools being used for project management
• Knowledge of computer systems and Windows operating system
• Experience in project startup/commissioning 
• Strong knowledge in Java or C++
• Strong knowledge in SQL, databases, and Linux

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Overtime (occasional) as required by work  
• Travel is required, up to 30%
• Passport or ability to obtain passport
• Authorized to work in the US
• Professional office etiquette is required at all times
• Physical requirements: 
  • 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

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• 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

KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law. 

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required.  All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”

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