Team Lead Software Commissioning

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 across over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented intralogistics industry, are dedicated to making complexity simple.

One of 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 Team Lead Software Commissioning is responsible for leading a team to successfully implement software commissioning projects, ensuring project quality, adherence to timelines, and cost efficiency. This role focuses on team development, process improvement, and effective project execution in collaboration with other departments.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Leadership
  • Build, coach, and mentor a high-performing software commissioning team, fostering professional and personal development.
  • Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular performance reviews.
  • Motivate and engage team members to achieve organizational and project goals.
  • Lead hiring interviews and participate in strategic initiatives (e.g., career fairs, internal tool improvements).
• Project Execution
  • Support Lead commissioner, ensuring delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
  • Assign tasks based on team member qualifications to optimize project outcomes.
  • Review project schedule and ensure sufficient staffing in coordination with other departments.
  • Identify and address project design or concept flaws and ensure efficient resource utilization while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for other departments regarding project status and needs.
• Process Improvement
  • Propose and implement work process improvements and strategic planning initiatives.
  • Develop and implement timelines to achieve employee and project performance targets.
  • Empower team members to improve technical knowledge, product expertise, and communication skills.
• Reporting & Administration
  • Create and distribute regular progress reports to management.
  • Approve team hours and expense reports.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, including safety and drug-free workplace requirements.

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in software implementation, commissioning, or testing—preferably in warehouse automation or logistics.
• Preferably 1-3 years’ experience in project management, including scheduling, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.
• Familiarity with software deployment tools and environments (e.g., Azure DevOps, GIT) is a plus, but coding experience is not required.

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Travel required up to 25%
• Ability to travel by air both domestically (US) and internationally (primarily to Austria and other parts of Europe as well as Canada
• Passport or ability to obtain a passport
• Professional office etiquette is required at all times
• Physical requirements may include sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, climbing a ladder, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, listening, reaching at arm’s length, and/or lifting up to 50 pounds

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• Ability to work 2 remote days per week when in office
• Half day Fridays when in office
• A beautiful new, state-of-t