Technical Project Manager IoT (m/f/d)

Your Opportunity

Are you passionate about driving innovation in industrial environments? Do you thrive in fast-paced settings and enjoy working with cutting-edge technologies? If time management is second nature to you and you're excited to dive into new areas of expertise, then this role might be your perfect match.

As our next Technical Project Manager IoT, you’ll take over responsibility after the pre-sales phase and lead customer projects from start to finish. You’ll be the key contact for our clients, translating business needs into technical solutions and ensuring successful implementation on site. With our advanced technologies – real-time localization, automation software, and autonomous fleet management – you’ll help shape the future of production and logistics.

 

Your Tasks And Responsibilities

• Drive and coordinate diverse industrial IoT projects from concept to on-site implementation
• Take ownership of IIoT initiatives by designing, presenting, and executing innovative solutions that optimize and automate production and logistics processes
• Plan and manage the installation of our UWB (Ultra-Wideband) hardware at customer sites to enable real-time transparency and traceability of assets and workflows in manufacturing environments
• Set up and configure our Kinexon OS software platform to automate production processes, integrate IoT data, and support customers in their digital transformation journey
• Deploy and integrate our AGV & AMR Fleet Manager as the central interface between customer order management systems and autonomous vehicles, ensuring seamless fleet coordination and operational efficiency
• Apply agile methodologies to lead cross-functional project teams and ensure fast, iterative delivery of solutions
• Establish clear and effective communication channels with stakeholders, customers, and internal teams to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and supply chain teams on customer-specific project requirements
• Facilitate customer meetings and working groups, identify action items, and proactively resolve blockers to keep projects on track
• Continuously improve project workflows, tools, and processes to increase efficiency and scalability
• Translate business needs into clear technical specifications and ensure solutions meet customer expectations

Your Qualifications

• You hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or a comparable field
• You bring a solid foundation in IT and are eager to deepen your technical understanding
• You’re curious by nature and enjoy figuring out how things work – self-learning is part of your mindset
• You have hands-on experience managing technology or software development projects, ideally in the context of SaaS or industrial automation
• You’re familiar with project and collaboration tools like Jira and Confluence, and know how to use them to drive progress
• You’re passionate about shaping the digital transformation of manufacturing and logistics environments
• You thrive in dynamic settings, can juggle multiple tasks, and know how to set the right priorities
• You communicate clearly and confidently – whether with customers, developers, or internal stakeholders
• You think analytically, solve problems proactively, and work well in cross-functional teams
• You’re open to traveling within the US to support customers and ensure successful project delivery

You Can Look Forward To This With Us

At KINEXON, you will meet people with a similar mindset who are passionate about innovative technologies and love to master new challenges in a team, as well as create great products.  

Become part of our team and enjoy the following benefits:  

• #Freetime 30 days (DE) / 20 days (US) paid vacation to refuel your energy (for full-time employees)
• #WeCare – take your time off for the family (parental leave etc.)
• #WorkingHours – Early bird or night owl - you can choose your flexible work hours.
• #FlexibleLocation – we work with a hybrid and remote model.
• #OneTeam - We enjoy spending time together at regular team and company events.
• #OnTop -  further benefits selected by you annually out of a range of benefits that we offer (mobility, sports, vacation budget, training budget and more) 

If you want to find out more about our benefits, you can look here and with a visit to Instagram wearekinexon you can get a look behind the scenes.

About Us

KINEXON is a global location-based technology leader that develops groundbreaking hardware and software solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). Our vision is a world in perfect, frictionless flow. Wherever assets, people or operations are in motion, we can improve and automate the underlying processes, creating powerful results for our customers. Founded in 2012, and headquartered in Munich, Germany, KINEXON has grown to more than 300 employees across offices in Munich and Chicago. 

Being a KINEXIAN means you are willing to create real impact for your team, department, and the company as a whole - all while contributing to our most valued asset, our culture.  

At KINEXON we want to establish and guarantee an environment in which each person has equal opportunities and has the ability to shine and develop. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to the success of a company. Therefore our employment opportunities are open to all individuals, no matter which gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, ability, place of origion, or socioeconomic status.  

There is no better time to join than NOW. What are you waiting for? Join us on this exciting journey!