Senior Software Lead

Location: Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Dematic is looking for an experienced Senior Software Lead to join our growing Software Project Execution team. You will be part of amazing, successful team supporting activities that build intelligent Distribution Center Order Fulfillment Software Solutions and will have an impact on the supply chain in the Americas, Canada, and Mexico.

We offer:

The Senior Software Lead independently manages projects through the full project lifecycle from Initiation and planning to execution, monitoring and closeout - ensuring timely task completion, accurate documentation and clear stakeholder communication.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive software project plans, include scope definition, task breakdown, resource allocation and budget management.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to understand and document project requirements and track them through completion.
• Act as the primary point of coordination for software scope across engineering, QA, commissioning, and customer stakeholders.
• Develop project risk management plans and identify potential mitigation strategies with project teams.
• Proactively manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget, following established change control processes.
• Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to standard execution processes, tools, and governance models.
• Manage project punch list through the project lifecycle.
• Understand the technical impact of decisions on business operations for Customer’s operation.
• Mentor Software Leads on process and projects with higher complexity.
• Prepare and analyze project reports using data metrics.
• Review change order quotes and project variance estimates.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain or related discipline
• 4 - 7+ years of software project execution experience
• 1+ years of industrial automation industry experience (WMS or WCS) a plus
• Familiarity with MS Office, MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, SAP
• Willingness to travel 20 – 25%