R&D Technology Director ecovium Group (ref. code R&D Technology DIR)

(ref. code R&D Technology DIR)
Mantis, established in 1996, is a leading international WMS / logistics software and solutions vendor, addressing the demanding requirements of large enterprises in more than 30 countries in Europe, North & Latin America, Middle East & North Africa and Asia-Pacific. As a global player, Mantis delivers end-to-end Supply Chain Software Solutions and strategic edge applications. We believe that customers need industry-specific solutions, and that one size does not fit all.
As of early 2022 Mantis is member of the ecovium Group, a leading provider of SCE software and hardware solutions for Supply Chain processes. We offer integrated, state-of-the-art Supply Chain Execution (SCE) solutions on an international level by combining platforms for TMS, Shipping, Customs and Warehouse Management System.
We are seeking a highly driven, hands-on & passionate R&D Director, who will lead our R&D organization dealing with our Warehouse (WMS) products across the Group.
If you like making an impact, this is a great opportunity for you.
The position is based in Athens, Greece and reports to the ecovium Group CPTO.
Job description:
  • Establishes a high-scale and efficient R&D Warehouse organization.
  • Executes and supports the organization to achieve its strategic goals.
  • Manages the R&D Teams dealing with our Group WMS products.
  • Ensures that standard product development processes are implemented and followed.
  • Ensures that products are effectively delivered in terms of time, scope and quality.
  • Drives the product portfolio from product development perspective in close alignment with the Product Manager.
  • Ensures that the LVS Warehouse Management system is fully integrated into ecovium’s cloud-based logistics platform.
  • Ensures that cross-department processes in Warehouse are optimized (R&D, Support, Consulting).
  • Establishes a strong relationship to the other R&D teams in ecovium.
Required skills and experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Engineering, Master’s degree will be an asset.
  • Minimum 7 years of related experience in a leadership role managing R&D people (e.g. managing product owners, software engineers, QA engineers, DevOps, Cloud Operations, etc.), preferably in an international corporate environment.
  • Track record of successfully driving software products for B2B.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Technology stack (C#.NET, .NET Core, SQL Server etc.) and web development frameworks (Angular, ASP.Net MVC, Blazor) is a strong asset.
  • Excellent command of the English language.
  • Strong knowledge of IT systems, practices and functional units, excellent in managing the Software Delivery Lifecycle and experience with Compliance / Security.
  • Ability to translate business strategy into products and services as well as understanding of the principles of customer interaction and engagement and how to drive improvements in customer satisfaction.
  • Provides technical consultation to the business stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, teambuilding and relationship building skills.
  • Strong business acumen, strong team player, budgetary and financial management.
Personal Profile Characteristics:
  • Build Human Capital: Deliver current, direct, complete and actionable feedback to employees to support continuous learning and growth, while ensuring that diverse perspectives are widely held, modelled and promoted. By selecting, deploying, developing and rewarding diverse talent, foster company’s strategy and meet business requirements.
  • Act Strategically: Foster a consistent understanding of strategy, translate it into defined plans, and “stay the course” to implement it, while anticipating and identifying where change is needed.
  • Strong Communication: Actively listen to others to understand their perspective and ensure continuous understanding regardless of communication channel or audience.
  • Leadership: Inspire extraordinary results by engaging employees, valuing diversity, and shaping culture to support a high-performance environment, grow and attract local talent, evaluate performance, work on a succession planning for all key positions within the unit.
Personal Profile Characteristics:
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Career growth opportunities.
  • Highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on recognition and learning & development.
Is technology your passion? We look forward to hearing from you.
All interested individuals may send their curriculum vitae (mentioning the ref. code), via email to careers@mantis.email or fill in the form below.
All CVs shall be treated as highly confidential according to our privacy policy.

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All interested individuals may send their curriculum vitae (mentioning the ref. code), via email to careers@mantis.email or fill in the form below.