Sr. Software Engineering Manager

KION•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

Dematic Software Application Engineering has a great chance to lead a group of Software Engineers in the modernization and upgrades department who apply Dematic Software for Customer Projects which constitutes Specifications, Builds, Development, Integration, Site Testing, & Support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
8+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or management role.
Experience delivering sophisticated software systems in project‑driven environments.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, and system integration.
Consistent track record of delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
Experience leading multi-functional teams and running multiple concurrent initiatives.
Excellent communication and customer leadership skills.
Familiarity with modern programming languages, distributed systems, and enterprise software architectures.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automation systems, warehouse control systems (WCS), warehouse management systems (WMS), or industrial software is helpful.
Experience in logistics, supply chain, or warehouse automation industries.
Knowledge of real-time control systems, material handling systems, or robotics software.
Experience working in global engineering organizations.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with a focus on execution and delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of software engineers responsible for implementing software solutions for customer projects in warehouse automation and supply chain environments.
Ensure project delivery aligns with committed schedules, budgets, and technical requirements.
Partner closely with project management, product management, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution.
Lead all aspects of software build, development, integration, testing, standards, and sustained deployment for automation systems.
Monitor project progress, handle risks, and remove blockers to keep projects on track.
Identify and propose product sustainment projects and efforts.
Establish engineering guidelines, development standards, and quality assurance processes.
Drive continuous improvement in development workflows, automation, and delivery efficiency.
Support estimation, planning, and resource allocation for multiple concurrent customer projects.
Coach, mentor, and develop engineers while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and innovation.
Participate in technical architecture discussions and ensure scalable, maintainable solutions.
Collaborate with global engineering teams to standardize tools, frameworks, and development practices.
Support partner concerns and critical project issues when vital.
Drive accountability for delivering high-quality software on time and within budget.
Build and develop high-performing engineering teams.
Develop a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and operational excellence.
Balance technical leadership with strong execution and delivery focus.