Who We Are
KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.
The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We – more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple.
One of the KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.
What You Get To Do
The Manager, Software Delivery is responsible for overseeing the engineering, coordinating and managing the development, testing, and delivery of software solutions within the organization. This role ensures that projects meet quality standards, timelines, and customer requirements. The Manager will oversee day-to-day activities of the software team, support process improvements, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Manage and support the software engineering and testing teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Coordinate project schedules, resource allocation, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
- Collaborate with product management, operations, and project teams to define requirements and priorities.
- Implement and maintain best practices for software development and testing, including CI/CD processes.
- Monitor project progress, quality metrics, and team performance; escalate issues as needed.
- Ensure compliance with security protocols, regulatory standards, and company guidelines.
- Provide coaching and development opportunities for team members to foster growth and engagement.
- Support innovation and continuous improvement in software delivery processes.
- Assist in preparing technical documentation, proposals, and responses to customer inquiries.
- Act as a technical liaison during customer meetings or demonstrations when required.
- Communicate project status, risks, and key metrics to leadership in a timely and transparent manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
- 5+ years of experience in software development or delivery, preferably in material handling, automation, or intralogistics.
- 2+ years of experience managing a team or leading projects.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Working Conditions and Environment:
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Travel required up to 15%
- Passport or ability to obtain passport
- Professional office etiquette is required at all times
- Ability to travel by air both domestically (US) and internationally (primarily to Austria and other parts of Europe as well as Canada)
- Physical requirements: sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, climbing a ladder, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, listening, reaching at arm’s length, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
What You Will Get
- 2 remote days per week
- Half day Fridays
- A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
- Industry competitive compensation
- Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
- 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Subsidized Daycare
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Subsidized food delivery
- Monthly celebrations
- Quarterly employee events
- Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering
KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law.
Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”
