Own multiple software applications that are used by the business to design, 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)
Define and maintain vision, strategy, and roadmaps for application tools that aligns with 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.
Collaborate with engineering, design, solution development, IT, and our internal development teams to ensure cohesive development, delivery, and optimization.
Oversee the full lifecycle of assigned application tools with focus on value delivery and operational efficiency.
Define and maintain KPIs, 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.
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.
Solid understanding of software development processes, system integration, and web technologies.
Experience managing products through full lifecycle using Agile methodologies is desired.
Skilled in connecting product decisions to business outcomes, analyzing data, and prioritizing features for impact.
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment without direct authority.
Strong understanding 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 8-10+ years in product or portfolio management focusing on enterprise software tools, SaaS platforms, or internal systems
- Solid understanding of software development processes, system integration, and web technologies
- Experience managing products through full lifecycle using Agile methodologies
- Ability to connect product decisions to business outcomes, analyze data, and prioritize features for impact
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment without direct authority
- Strong user empathy and experience shaping solutions based on customer needs
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and collaborative problem-solving
What We Do
Looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of intralogistics is our home. Our solutions ensure the smooth flow of materials and information in production plants, warehouses, and distribution centers in over 100 countries. We have around 41,000 employees who make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: the biggest manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment in Europe, and one of the world’s leading warehouse automation providers. Successful? We are, but it’s all down to the motivated, highly trained, and multi-talented people that work for us. Would you like to be part of an international, diverse team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry. With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a globally active group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis. No matter which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape our individual action and our collaboration with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both nationally and internationally. Who makes up the KION Group? With our international brands Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli, as well as regional brands Fenwick and OM, we stand for exceptional technology and service expertise for forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment around the world. Dematic expands the portfolio with its automated material handling solutions for intralogistics processes in warehouses, production, and sales
