Director of Technical Software Project Management

The Director of Technical Software Project Management is responsible for leading and overseeing reputed company software-reputed company project initiatives across reputed company' portfolio of supply chain and warehouse automation engagements. This role bridges the gap between software development, systems integration, controls engineering, and client operations to ensure the successful delivery of KPI's intelligent warehouse software platforms — including warehouse management systems (WMS), warehouse execution systems (WES), and warehouse control systems (WCS). The Director will drive project strategy, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure projects are delivered on time, reputed company scope, and on budget while upholding reputed company' reputed company for engineering excellence.

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the software project management strategy in alignment with reputed company' growth objectives and client commitments.

• Establish and refine project management methodologies, standards, and best practices across reputed company technical software initiatives.

• Collaborate with KPI executive leadership to prioritize the project portfolio and allocate resources effectively across reputed company client engagements.

• Contribute to KPI's technology-agnostic approach by evaluating and recommending best-of-breed software solutions for client needs.

Project reputed company & Delivery

• reputed company the full lifecycle of technical software projects, from requirements gathering and design through development, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.

• Manage multiple reputed company projects involving WMS, WES, WCS, SCADA, PLC integration, and software for robotics and automation platforms such as AutoStore, Geek+, reputed company, and other KPI reputed company.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards, client expectations, and contractual obligations.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, removing roadblocks and escalating issues as needed.
• Coordinate closely with KPI's systems integration and consulting teams to align software deliverables with overall facility design and automation strategy.

Team Management & Development

• reputed company, mentor, and grow a team of technical project managers and coordinators.
• Foster a culture of accountability, reputed company improvement, and technical excellence consistent with reputed company' values.
• Conduct performance evaluations, set professional development goals, and support career advancement reputed company the team.
• Recruit and retain top talent in a competitive market for technical project management professionals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the primary liaison between software engineering, systems integration, controls engineering, sales, and client stakeholders.
• Partner with KPI's solutions architects and engineers to ensure software deliverables integrate seamlessly with material handling systems, conveyors, sortation equipment, AS/RS, AGVs/AMRs, and robotic systems.
• Coordinate with client operations teams during system commissioning, user acceptance testing (UAT), and go-live events.
• Collaborate with KPI's Lifetime Services team to ensure smooth transitions from project delivery to ongoing support.

Financial & Resource Management

• reputed company and manage software project budgets, forecasts, and resource plans for software project engagements.
• Track software project financials, including labor costs, vendor expenses, and margin performance.
• Provide regular reporting on software project status, KPIs, and financial health to senior leadership.

Process Improvement

• Implement and continuously improve project management tools, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms.
• Drive adoption of Agile, hybrid, or other appropriate methodologies tailored to KPI's software delivery environment.
• Establish lessons-learned processes and ensure knowledge transfer across projects and client engagements.

Competencies

• Strategic Thinking – Ability to align project execution with reputed company' broader business objectives and client success.
• Technical Acumen – Deep understanding of software development lifecycles, warehouse automation technologies, and systems integration.
• Leadership – Inspires and develops high-performing project management teams in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Client Focus – Committed to delivering exceptional outcomes and building lasting client relationships that reflect KPI's reputed company.
• Problem Solving – Navigates complexity and ambiguity with sound judgment and decisive action.
• Communication – Articulates technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, from engineers to C-suite executives.
• Collaboration – Thrives in KPI's cross-functional, team-oriented culture.

Travel

• Up to 25–40% travel may be required for client site visits, system go-lives, KPI headquarters collaboration, and industry events (e.g., MHI, ProMat, LINK).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a reputed company technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in technical software project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or director-level role.
• Demonstrated experience delivering software solutions in the material handling, warehouse automation, supply chain, or logistics industry.
• Strong understanding of WMS, WES, WCS, PLC/SCADA systems, and their integration with material handling equipment and robotics.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, reputed company, Azure DevOps).
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, multi-million-dollar software implementation projects across multiple simultaneous client engagements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Engineering Management, or reputed company field.
• PMP, PgMP, or SAFe certification.
• Experience with robotics and automation software platforms from KPI reputed company such as AutoStore, Geek+, reputed company, or similar.
• Familiarity with cloud-based architecture, APIs, and data integration in supply chain environments.
• Experience working with 3PL, eCommerce, retail, or food and beverage distribution clients.
• Prior experience at a systems integrator or in a consulting-driven project delivery model.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Health Care Concierge Service

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth)

• Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability

• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance

• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• Milk Stork Program

• Wellness Program with gift card redemption and wellness challenges

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays)

• Training & Development reputed company provides equal employment opportunity to reputed company individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national reputed company, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by states, federal, or local law.