Software Integration Manager

Movu Robotics•Romeoville, IL

2d•Remote

About The Position

The SOFTWARE INTEGRATION MANAGER is an integral person in helping projects to be profitable as our customer’s vision for an automated storage solution from Movu US comes to life. Solutions: Fully automated storage solutions including pallet shuttles ( atlas ), tote shuttles ( escala ), automated mobile robots ( ifollow ), as well as our picking robot ( eligo ) and ancillary systems such as conveyors and lifts. Customers: End users are located throughout the United States and Canada. We work with many of the leading integrators as our Sales partners. Typical project size: 1-30M The Software Integration Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the integration of software systems that support automated material handling solutions. This includes managing data and control interfaces between Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehouse Execution Systems (WES), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and customer enterprise systems. The ideal candidate combines strong technical acumen with project leadership skills to ensure seamless, reliable system performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s a plus).
5+ years of experience in software integration, preferably in material handling, automation, or industrial systems.
Strong understanding of WMS/WES/WCS systems, PLCs, and common industrial communication protocols (OPC, TCP/IP, MQTT, etc.).
Proficient in software development with Python
Ideally experienced with databases such as PostgreSQL and containerization using Docker
Familiarity with web technologies such as REST, JSON, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS is a strong plus
Experience with .NET Core is a bonus, particularly in C#, Entity Framework, Web API, REST, and SignalR
Experience with enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and database integration.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams in a project-based environment.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer-facing skills.
You live in vicinity of a major airport
You’re willing and able to travel to project sites across the United States and Canada consistently; occasional weekend or evening work may be required based on project schedules, especially during the go-live phase. The travel percentage will vary depending on project lifecycle, it should average at 30% across the year.
Travel for onboarding and training to our Romeoville, IL office; and possibly also to our headquarters in Belgium (usually no more than 2 weeks for international visits)
We work closely with our European colleagues. The morning hours are the most important so we can connect with them while our business hours overlap across time zones. Most people start their workday no later than 8 am CST. Start time will vary depending on the project site (e.g., West Coast projects).

Nice To Haves

Experience with major warehouse automation providers (e.g., Dematic, Honeywell, Swisslog, Vanderlande).
Familiarity with scripting, SQL, or industrial software platforms.
Understanding of cybersecurity standards in OT/IT environments.
PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end software integration efforts across warehouse automation projects.
Define system architecture and interface requirements between WMS, WES, WCS, PLCs, SCADA, and ERP systems.
Coordinate with internal software, controls, and commissioning teams, as well as customer IT and operations groups.
Oversee interface development, configuration, and testing (FAT, SAT, UAT).
Troubleshoot integration issues during commissioning and go-live phases.
Manage change requests and support customer-specific adaptations.
Ensure documentation of data flows, integration logic, and technical procedures.
Validate system performance, scalability, and cybersecurity compliance.
Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives across integration activities.