Software Project Manager

Kardex

Software Project Manager leading AutoStore WES implementations for Kardex’s automated warehousing solutions. Coordinating clients, development teams, system concepts and successful project go-lives.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeMadrid • 🇪🇸 SpainMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading software projects within Warehouse Execution Systems (WES), ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication and project management. Proficient in analyzing client requirements and translating them into actionable system concepts while driving continuous improvement and adhering to best practices.

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Project ManagementWarehouse Execution Systems (WES)Client Requirement AnalysisSoftware Development ProcessesBilingual in German and English

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringSystem IntegrationAnalytical ThinkingSolution-Oriented ApproachTechnical Specification Review

Soft Skills

Self-MotivationWillingness to LearnInterdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Warehouse Control Systems (WCS)Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Industry Keywords

LogisticsAutomated EnvironmentsContinuous ImprovementBest Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead software projects within Warehouse Execution Systems (WES) from project initiation through successful client go-live
Act as key contact between clients, internal departments and development teams
Analyse client requirements and advise on suitable solutions
Translate client requirements into actionable system concepts
Ensure project quality, schedule and customer satisfaction
Review, edit and coordinate technical, IT and interface specifications
Identify optimisation opportunities and drive continuous improvement
Support development of standards, best practices and scalable solutions within Kardex

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a comparable technical discipline
Initial practical experience in IT or software project management
Experience with projects implemented or rolled out for clients
Experience in industrial, automated or logistics environments is an advantage
Knowledge of warehouse systems such as WES, WCS or WMS is a plus
Experience working with interdisciplinary and international teams
Basic understanding of software development processes and system integrations
Analytical thinking and a structured, solution-oriented approach to work
High levels of self-motivation and willingness to learn
Very good written and spoken German and English
Residence near one of our German Kardex sites or willingness to travel accordingly
Approx. 10% travel within Europe as part of client projects
Cover letter, CV and references required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

A secure job in an internationally growing company
Diverse career and development prospects
Comprehensive onboarding
Training through the Academy
Support from an experienced team
Flexible working hours
Remote working
Employee Assistance Programme with Lyra
Performance-related pay
Company pension scheme
Insured benefits
Health and wellbeing programmes
Team and company events
Open and supportive working atmosphere