Software Project Manager

• Lead and manage software projects in the WES domain from initiation to delivery
• Act as a key interface between customers, internal stakeholders, and development teams
• Combine project management with consulting activities by understanding customer needs and translating them into system solutions
• Ensure project success in terms of quality, timeline, and customer satisfaction
• Confidently review and implement changes to key project documentation, including:
• Functional Specifications
• IT Specifications
• Interface Specifications
• Identify optimization potential and contribute to continuous improvement
• Support the development of standards, best practices, and scalable solutions within Kardex

Working Model & Travel

• Approx. 10% travel within Europe (project-related)
• close to a German Kardex office

• Experience in IT or software project management (experience level flexible - we value potential and mindset)
• Background in industrial, automation, or logistics environments is a plus
• Exposure to warehouse systems such as WES, WCS, or WMS is an advantage
• Experience working in cross-functional and international teams
• Understanding of software development processes and system integration concepts, * Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a comparable technical field
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• High level of motivation and willingness to learn and grow
• Structured, solution-oriented, and hands-on approach
• Strong communication skills with fluency in German and English

• Company Culture: Respect, team spirit, reliability, and passion shape our collaboration. A positive, family-like working environment is our top priority.

• Long-term Perspectives: Secure employment in a growth-oriented, international company with development opportunities.

• AutoStore: In the Kardex AutoStore division, innovative startup spirit meets the stability of the globally established Kardex Group.

• Support & Training: Comprehensive onboarding, training programs at our Academy (located in Bellheim and online), and a strong team.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible flextime, statutory vacation entitlement, additional special leave days, and mobile working.

• Compensation & Benefits: Attractive salary, company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, as well as company and team events, bike leasing, health management, and much more.

The Kardex Group is a leading manufacturer of dynamic storage and distribution systems with over 3,000 employees. Kardex AS Solutions, part of this group and a global partner of AutoStore , specializes in innovative storage and order picking systems. We offer customized solutions for the efficient handling of small parts orders and optimize logistics through automated processes.

We are seeking a passionate Software Project Manager (m/f/d) to lead WES/WCS projects from initial design to integration. Our modular AutoStore platform, backed by over 30 years of R&D, ensures seamless host system integration. Our dedicated development team delivers the most reliable and comprehensive AutoStore solutions on the market.

This is a possible entry position for early career. You should be locally close to one of our sites in Neuenstadt, Neuburg a.d. Kammel, Rülzheim or Bellheim in Germany.