Leader, NA Solution Development

Kion Group AG

$175K — $300K *
Business Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership experience (15+ years) in large, complex, matrixed technical organizations.
  • Strong commercial acumen, successfully influencing business performance and deal outcomes.
  • Deep expertise in supply chain, automation, or solution design.
  • Knowledge of software integration and go-to-market strategy for solution portfolios.
  • Ability to create scalable processes and governance models for operational efficiency.
  • Executive-level communication skills with cross-functional stakeholder management experience.
  • Strategic mindset linking long-term vision to actionable results.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of a high-performing Solution Development organization.
  • Drive profitable growth via improved win rates and solution differentiation.
  • Define and govern standards for solution architecture and design frameworks.
  • Enhance proposal speed, quality, and accuracy through improved processes.
  • Collaborate across functions to deliver compelling solutions.
  • Advocate for the integration of software into solution design.
  • Ensure readiness for smooth transition from design to execution.
  • Build organizational capability through talent development and succession planning.

Benefits

  • Career development opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Pay transparency principles.
  • Global work opportunities.
Full Job Description
The Leader, Solution Development 6 Business Solutions (Americas) is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing Dematic 27s end-to-end solution strategy across North America. This role drives the development of innovative, scalable, and commercially compelling solutions that enable profitable growth, improved win rates, and strong customer outcomes.

As a key enterprise leader, this role partners closely with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Operations to balance innovation, commercial viability, and execution readiness. The role leads a large, multidisciplinary organization and plays a critical part in advancing solution capabilities 6particularly through the integration of software and data-driven technologies 6while building high-performing teams and scalable processes to support long-term growth.

We offer:

What we offer:

  • Career Development

  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits

  • Pay Transparency

  • Global Opportunities

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The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $175,000.00 6$300,000.00 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

    Tasks and Qualifications:

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Lead and develop a high-performing Solution Development organization across consulting, engineering, and solution design disciplines
    • Drive profitable order intake growth by improving win rates, solution differentiation, and margin quality
    • Define and govern solution architecture standards, design frameworks, and quoting methodologies
    • Improve proposal speed, quality, and accuracy through scalable processes, tools, and continuous improvement
    • Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Product, and Operations to deliver compelling, executable solutions
    • Champion the integration of software (e.g., WMS, WCS, simulation) into end-to-end solution design
    • Ensure operational readiness and seamless transition from solution design to project execution
    • Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and strategic workforce design

    Requirements:

    • Proven leadership experience (15+ years) leading large, complex, and matrixed technical or solution organizations
    • Strong commercial acumen with a track record of influencing deal outcomes and business performance
    • Deep expertise in supply chain, automation, distribution center operations, or solution design
    • Strong software knowledge, including experience shaping or executing a gotomarket strategy for integrated solution portfolios
    • Ability to develop and implement scalable processes, governance models, and operational efficiencies
    • Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions
    • Strategic mindset with the ability to connect long-term vision to execution and results
    • Demonstrated success leading business transformation, shifting organizations from traditional delivery models to customercentric, valuebased partnerships.
    • Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams in dynamic environments
    • Experience Desired: Advanced-level with industry experience
    • Education: Bachelor 27s degree required; advanced degree or executive leadership credentials preferred.
    • Other Requirements: 40% travel (may include international).Extended travel may be required with in first 6-12 months for training.

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