Application Tools Portfolio Manager

Kion Group AG

$90K — $120K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8-10+ years in product or portfolio management, focusing on enterprise software tools or SaaS platforms.
  • Solid understanding of software development processes, system integration, and web technologies.
  • Experience managing products through full lifecycle using Agile methodologies preferred.
  • Skilled in linking product decisions to business outcomes and prioritizing features based on impact.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment without direct authority.
  • Strong user understanding and the ability to shape solutions based on customer needs.

Responsibilities

  • Own multiple software applications that design, deploy, and manage automated solutions.
  • Partner with external teams to ensure delivery and ongoing optimization of assigned tools.
  • Define and maintain vision, strategy, and roadmaps for application tools aligned with business objectives.
  • Conduct user research and gather stakeholder feedback to inform product decisions.
  • Translate business needs into clear requirements; prioritize features based on value and feasibility.
  • Collaborate with various teams to ensure cohesive development and optimization.
  • Oversee the full lifecycle of application tools focusing on value delivery and operational efficiency.
  • Define and maintain KPIs, track tool effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape and manage critical internal software tools.
  • Collaborative environment with multiple cross-functional teams.
  • Focus on user-centric design and decision-making for product improvement.
  • Access to multi-year strategic planning initiatives.
  • Working closely with experts in software development and integration.
Full Job Description
The Software Application Tools Portfolio Manager is crucial in executing the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle of key internal software tools within Dematic’s SD&O organization. This role bridges business needs and technology implementation, ensuring that tools deliver value, align with enterprise strategy, and support the broader application portfolio objectives.

We offer:
  • Ownmultiple software applications that areused by the business todesign, deploy, and manage our automated solutions.

  • Partner with development, hosting, and platform teams to ensure delivery and ongoing optimization of assigned tools (note:these teams are outside of the Tools Portfolio Management Team)

  • Defineand maintain vision, strategy, and roadmapsfor application tools thatalignswith business objectives and the broader application portfolio strategy.

  • Conduct user research, gather stakeholder feedback, and monitor market trends to inform product decisions and prioritization.

  • Translate business needs into clear requirements; prioritize features based on value, impact, and feasibility.

  • Collaboratewith engineering, design,solution development,IT, andour internal developmentteams to ensure cohesive development, delivery, and optimization.

  • Oversee the full lifecycle of assignedapplicationtoolswith focus on value delivery and operational efficiency.

  • Defineand maintainKPIs, track adoption and tool effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement through data-informed decisions.

  • Support rationalization efforts in collaboration with the Integration Architect and Portfolio Director. Align tool investments to multi-year strategic plans.

  • Serve as the primary liaison for tool-specific updates, training coordination, and cross-functional alignment.

Tasks and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

  • 8-10+ years in product or portfolio management, with a focus on enterprise software tools, SaaS platforms, or internal systems.

  • Solidunderstanding of software development processes, system integration, and web technologies.

  • Experiencemanaging products through full lifecycle using Agile methodologiesis desired.

  • Skilled in connecting product decisions to business outcomes,analyzingdata, and prioritizing features for impact.

  • Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment without direct authority.

  • Strongunderstanding for users and experience shaping solutions based on real-world customer needs.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

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