Implementation Team Lead (Onsite Košice)

At Nexer Group, part of DANIR AB, we don’t just deliver IT solutions — we help shape the future of technology. We collaborate with world-class brands across Scandinavia, the USA, the UK, and Western Europe. Our philosophy is simple: we grow through expertise, not headcount. This means meaningful projects, strong teams, and real impact.

This is a truly unique opportunity to be part of a large‑scale, greenfield automotive manufacturing project built from the ground up.
We are looking for an Implementation Team Lead to join Nexer and take responsibility for leading a junior on‑site team during the launch of a brand‑new manufacturing plant in Košice, Slovakia.

You will play a key role in bringing a core Manufacturing Execution System (MES) into live production across multiple production lines. This is not a maintenance role — you will be directly involved in commissioning, ramp‑up, and stabilization of a real factory environment.

About the role
This role is primarily about people leadership, coordination, and delivery.
You will lead an on‑site team of approximately 13 junior Java developers, ensuring smooth collaboration, clear priorities, and effective communication with all stakeholders in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
You will act as the main point of contact between Nexer and the client, making sure that expectations, progress, and risks are managed professionally and transparently.
Hands‑on development is not required, but a technical background helps you understand the context and support the team when needed.

We offer a choice of employment form: B2B 

• B2B: 250 – 325 € / MD
  

Responsibilities:  

• Lead, mentor, and support a junior development team on‑site.
• Coordinate daily activities, priorities, and workload.
• Create a positive, structured, and motivating team environment.
• Act as the main interface towards client and internal stakeholders.
• Handle issue escalation and coordinate resolution in live production.
• Ensure delivery quality, timelines, and scope adherence.
• Support onboarding and future team scaling.
• Provide regular reporting and participate in governance meetings.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, and go‑live activities.
• Align team activities with production and commissioning milestones.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Team Lead, Delivery Lead, or Implementation Lead.
• Strong people leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A natural, friendly, and confident approach (“nice to talk to” personality).
• High level of responsibility, ownership, and assertiveness.
• Fluent English communication (spoken & written).
• Ability to work 100% on‑site.
• Residence in Košice or nearby area.
• Driving licence.

Nice to have skills:

• Background in automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Previous exposure to MES or factory IT systems.
• Java or general software development experience.
• Basic understanding of REST APIs, databases, Linux
• Experience with CI/CD, releases, or production deployments.
• Greenfield, commissioning, or factory ramp‑up experience.

If you apply for this position and match our expectations, then: 

• You will be invited for an HR screening to get to know your experience, expectations, and motivation;
• You will be invited for a technical interview (~60 minutes) to discuss your approach, problem-solving, and frontend expertise in more depth;

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