Software Project Manager

Kardex; Kuala Lumpur; Sur place; MYR 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kardex Group currently seeks a proactive Software Project Manager to lead WMS projects across our APAC region. Based in Sydney or Kuala Lumpur, you will partner with our WES product center, clients, and project teams to define scope and deliverables, ensuring sign-off and value delivery.

The role requires strong SDLC and Agile know‑how, plus experience guiding workshops and coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams to successful software deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of software management experience in WMS and intralogistics automation.
• Excellent understanding of SDLC, agile methodologies, and project management.

Responsabilités

• WMS expert on intralogistics automation and technology.
• Collaborate with WMS product center to understand capabilities, features, and integration requirements.
• Lead customer workshops to gather requirements and secure signoff.
• Act as single point of contact for software and IT topics among internal teams, PMs, and clients.
• Work with project managers to ensure software deliverables meet timelines and needs.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams and uphold quality standards.
• Address software issues promptly and propose effective solutions.
• Support implementation including testing, deployment and post-implementation support.
• Document software configurations, specifications and user guides.
• Travel to project sites within APAC region (20–30%).

Connaissances

WMS

Intralogistics

SDLC

Agile

Leadership

Communication

Workshop facilitation

Travel readiness

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Outils

AutoStore experience

Description du poste

The Kardex Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of dynamic storage, retrieval and distribution systems. Our more than 3,000 employees worldwide develop and manufacture logistics solutions that are used in many different sectors such as industrial manufacturing, retail and administration.

Kardex AutoStore is seeking a motivated self-starter to be in the role of Software Project Manager. This full-time position is to be based in Sydney or Kuala Lumpur and shall report to the Regional Operations Director. This is an amazing opportunity to join a growing company shaping up the project realization team in the region!

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and extensive experience in intralogistics automation. This role requires excellent collaboration skills as you will work closely with our Kardex WES product center, project managers, and clients to ensure the successful delivery of software solutions. The Software Project Manager will define the Kardex WES functionality for the project scope and work with customers in workshops to align the deliverables until signoff. The software project manager is open to work in an environment that will at times require to take range of tasks to support the growth of the overall team.

Key Responsibilities

• WMS Expertise: Serve as the local expert on Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and intralogistics automation technologies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the WMS product center to understand product capabilities, features, and integration requirements.
• Customer Workshops: Lead customer workshops to gather requirements, demonstrate software functionalities, and facilitate discussions until specification signoff.
• Single Point of Contact: Act as the primary liaison for all software and IT-related topics between internal teams, project managers, and clients.
• Project Support: Collaborate with project managers to ensure software deliverables align with project timelines and requirements.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards.
• Problem Solving: Address software-related issues and challenges promptly, proposing effective solutions to meet project objectives.
• Implementation Support: Support the implementation of software solutions, including testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.
• Documentation: Ensure comprehensive documentation of software configurations, specifications, and user guides.
• Detailed understanding of logistics and IT processes.
• Travel to project sites (within APAC region). Total travel estimate is 20% to 30%.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in software management, specifically with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and intralogistics automation, AutoStore experience will a definite plus.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), agile methodologies, and project management principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the capacity to lead workshops, mentor team members, and drive consensus among stakeholders.
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing solutions.
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed for customer meetings or project deployments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with international teams or on global projects.
• Knowledge of additional languages (if applicable to the company’s operational regions).