Software Project Manager 3
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Requires 4-7 years of related experience.
- Experience in the material handling industry, warehouse distribution, and warehouse automation.
- Knowledge of materials handling, warehouse management systems, warehouse control systems, warehouse execution systems, order fulfillment, distribution center operations, and supply chain logistics software offerings.
- Knowledge of complex warehousing functions including receiving, order fulfillment, shipping, picking, replenishment, buffering, order management, and inventory.
- Ability to understand and explain the database, server, and network requirements that support warehouse functions.
- Experience leading project management for several small-size, medium-size, and large-size automation projects.
- Knowledge of automation projects involving machines, robotics, controls, and software.
- Understanding of automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyor systems, and communication with the programmable logic controller layer.
- Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle, including definition, design, development, quality assurance, implementation, user acceptance testing, training, and turnover to support.
- Knowledge of Agile or Waterfall methodology.
- Ability to plan high-level and detailed milestone schedules related to software.
- Ability to report progress, risks, delays, and mitigation plans during project execution.
- Knowledge of Team Foundation Server and SharePoint version control systems.
- Experience using a task-driven system such as Jira or Work Items.
- Knowledge of business practices and project management, including risk mitigation, project scheduling based on durations and resource availability, customer negotiation, and prioritization of software deliverables.
- Ability to autonomously manage customer relationships and expectations during the development and implementation lifecycle.
- Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines.
- Ability to report project status and financials for individual projects and the department software portfolio.
- Ability to work weekends and evenings as required, particularly during project go-live events.
- Ability to learn new technologies.
- Ability to prepare and present vital information to clients or company stakeholders with minimal support and guidance.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team and independently.
- Ability to lead internal team efforts to ensure deadlines are met consistently.
- Proven success in a customer-facing role.
- Ability to assess deliverables against outlined design, content, and functionality requirements.
- Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills, Microsoft Project skills, and general knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Understand project scopes and requirements.
- Read and analyze scopes of work, requests for quotation, proposals, and estimated costs to perform initial gap analysis and develop a high-level software schedule.
- Provide software project management expertise for material handling automation projects involving varied equipment, machines, and technologies.
- Plan, execute, and complete material handling equipment projects involving software through the Software Development Lifecycle.
- Act as the main point of contact for external customers to plan and manage implementation project tasks.
- Work with clients to obtain information, deliverables, and approvals.
- Maintain contact with client representatives to identify and respond to client requests.
- Coordinate and plan with project teams and customers to define, write, and execute the Business Requirement Document and Unified Modeling Language diagrams that accompany it.
- Coordinate and plan development hardware and network requirements with the Software Team and client.
- Coordinate and plan testing lifecycles, including internal quality assurance, Conference Room Pilot, Factory Acceptance Testing, on-site commissioning, and User Acceptance Testing.
- Coordinate, plan, and support resources for on-site activities.
- Coordinate, plan, and support go-live activities.
- Coordinate and plan roadmap strategy for products developed by the software engineering group.
- Follow established workflows and processes.
- Use project management tools to manage internal and external resources and facilitate project deliverables.
- Adhere to implementation guidelines and standards.
- Raise project issues and risks and communicate them properly to stakeholders.
- Oversee implementation resources, timing, budget, and quality.
- Transition clients from implementation to go-live.
- Help project managers close out projects and gain client acceptance.
- Create, manage, and report on the Warehouse Control Systems software project portfolio within Project Web App.
- Analyze Warehouse Control Systems software resources within Project Web App to identify risks, modifications, and improvements.
- Support the overall project management team by managing schedules, project budgets, installation plans, punch-list items, and risk assessments for software-related work.
- Create and maintain documented project schedules and complete project records, including in-scope deliverables, change logs, action items, issues, and risk-monitoring logs.
- Manage software project financials, including budgets and forecasting, change requests, and monthly project reports.
- Communicate verbal and written project status to customers and internal teams.
- Deliver solutions within defined budgets and timelines while following project standards.
- Attend project and client meetings, take detailed notes, and coordinate next steps.
- Work with Corporate Services on project entry, billing, invoicing, and project acceptance.
- Work with Corporate Services to coordinate payment terms and keep preferred subcontractors and vendors qualified.
- Develop request-for-quotation templates and review subcontractor requests for quotation for completeness.
- Analyze problems, generate and implement solutions, and assess the success of plans.
- Assist with building department reports concerning financials and status and lead team meetings.
- Improve and maintain efficient, profitable operations that produce high-quality services.
- Promote solutions that benefit the business, client, and team.
About the company
Daifuku is a global manufacturer and integrator of material handling systems for warehouses, factories, and distribution centers. It designs, builds, and installs end-to-end solutions that move, sort, store, and retrieve goods using conveyors, automated storage and retrieval systems, automated guided vehicles, and coordinating software. It differentiates itself through a long history, global footprint, and turnkey capabilities—from design to installation to after-sales support—tailored to the needs of large-scale logistics and manufacturing. Its goal is to improve supply chains by reducing labor, increasing throughput, and enhancing accuracy and reliability in material handling across diverse industries.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Osaka, Japan
Founded
1937
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 first-half orders rose 31.6% to ¥440.2 billion.
- Daifuku raised FY2026 sales guidance to ¥735 billion and net income to ¥86.5 billion.
- May 2026 announced ¥52 billion growth investment through 2029, targeting ¥1 trillion sales.
What critics are saying
- Amazon vendor losses triggered 434 U.S. layoffs and permanent contract cancellations in 2025.
- Eisenmann integration exposes Daifuku to automotive capex volatility and European execution risk through 2027.
- Another Amazon contract loss hollows Daifuku Services America and crushes U.S. margins.
What makes Daifuku unique
- Daifuku leads baggage handling, cleanroom, and warehouse automation across 24 countries.
- July 2026 Eisenmann adds European automotive painting and surface-treatment engineering.
- April 2026 Shiga factory expands semiconductor cleanroom production capacity 30%.
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Company News
Daifuku raises full-year outlook after strong first half. The automation group lifted its forecasts for net income and sales after first-half profit rose 15% and it declared a 40-yen interim dividend. about 1 hour ago - 1 min What's going on here? Daifuku, a Japanese automation company, lifted its full-year sales and profit outlook after a strong first half and announced a 40-yen interim dividend. What does this mean? Daifuku said first-half net income rose 15% to 43.1 billion yen as sales grew 8.9% to 355.5 billion yen. Off the back of that, it raised its forecast for the year ending December 31st to 86.5 billion yen of net income and 735 billion yen of sales, up from 80 billion yen and 700 billion yen. It also lifted its basic earnings per share forecast to 233.55 yen and reiterated it expects to pay 90 yen per share in dividends for the year. In other words, management is signaling that the stronger... Keep reading for free. This content is free, but you must be logged in to continue reading. Already have an account?
Japanese company Daifuku has acquired 100% of shares in Eisenmann GmbH from current shareholder Nimbus Hands-on Investors. The acquisition strengthens Daifuku's manufacturing systems business for the automotive industry, particularly in painting and surface treatment. Eisenmann specialises in innovative automation technologies and sustainable solutions for painting and final assembly, primarily serving European automotive and industrial component manufacturers. Daifuku operates production and sales bases across 24 countries, with automobile production line systems forming a core business. The acquisition enables Daifuku to offer more comprehensive coverage in automotive and industrial manufacturing, from quotation through to after-sales support, tailored to European standards. Both companies expect the deal to enhance proposal capabilities, expand integrated offerings and increase customer value in automotive production line systems.
Daifuku completes new AGV factory in Japan.
ICM is teaming up with Daifuku, which will supply the baggage handling equipment such as the sorting system, conveyors and carousels.
Daifuku introduced an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) that included cranes for both single-deep and double-deep storage.