Vice President, Software Development

Kion Group AG

$200K — $300K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in large-scale software delivery or technology leadership roles
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
  • Proven leadership in global software delivery organizations
  • Experience managing complex OU-facing stakeholder environments
  • Strong understanding of platform-dependent delivery models
  • Expertise in multi-product delivery management
  • Ability to translate technical complexity into business value

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end delivery of Warehouse Software and digital products
  • Develop and maintain relationships with Operating Units for delivery alignment
  • Ensure excellence across schedule, quality, and adoption metrics
  • Lead the largest delivery organization within S&D to set execution standards
  • Identify gaps and improve processes, methods, and tools collaboratively
  • Establish structured feedback loops for continuous improvement
  • Leverage platform capabilities to reinforce the KIOS vision

Benefits

  • Ethical and impactful work environment
  • Global exposure across diverse teams and cultures
  • Opportunity to drive significant continuous improvement initiatives
  • Leadership role in a complex and dynamic organization
  • Possibility for influence over major software delivery outcomes
Full Job Description
The Vice President, Software Development will own end-to-end delivery accountability for all S&D-led products towards Operating Units, acting as the single point of accountability for execution, delivery quality, and adoption. The role bridges platform capabilities and OU operational needs, ensuring scalable, high-quality delivery while establishing a strong delivery culture and driving continuous improvement across a complex, global organization.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $200,000.00 to $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:

Accountabilities:

  • Own end-to-end delivery of Warehouse Software (WxS, including MyMa and third-party solutions) and additional digital products within S&D


  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with Operating Units, acting as the primary interface for all delivery-related topics and aligning business and software outcomes


  • Ensure delivery excellence across schedule, quality, and adoption, holding both the delivery organization and OUs accountable for outcomes


  • Ensure effective consumption of platform capabilities provided by the Head of Platform, avoiding duplication and reinforcing the KIOS vision


  • Lead and scale the largest delivery organization within S&D, setting standards for execution, performance, and delivery culture


  • Identify delivery gaps and continuously improve processes, methods, and tools (PMT) in collaboration with the Software Excellence function


  • Ensure structured feedback loops from delivery into platform development, enabling continuous improvement and alignment


Years of professional experience:

  • 15+ years in large-scale software delivery, engineering, or technology leadership roles


Education:
  • Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline


Core competencies:

  • Proven leadership of large-scale, globally distributed software delivery organizations


  • Strong experience managing complex stakeholder environments with commercial (OU-facing) accountability


  • Deep understanding of delivery models in platform-dependent environments (platform-as-consumer model)


  • Experience in hardware-software integrated product environments


  • Portfolio and multi-product delivery management expertise


  • Strong ability to translate technical complexity into business value


  • Experience in industrial, automotive, or complex systems environments preferred

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