Project Manager Automation

Still Sverige Ab; Lainate; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The KION Group is expanding its Intralogistics team and seeks a Project Manager Automation to deliver project scope within budget and schedule at our Lainate, Italy workplace. You will lead project meetings, coordinate with customers and suppliers, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include maintaining project schedules, forecasting, and reporting, with travel up to 50% in Italy. English proficiency and CAD knowledge are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the role or similar.
• IT literate – MS Office.
• Confident communicator to all levels of stakeholder both internally (e.g., Directors) and externally (e.g., customers).
• Knowledge of CAD/technical drawings.
• Competences in risk-assessment and risk-management.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills are among your strengths.
• Able to plan, organize and document multiple project activities.
• Good skills in conflict management.
• Advanced knowledge in written and spoken English.
• Availability for travel in Italy up to 50% of time.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of the project scope, conducting project evaluation and final report
• Conduct all required project team, critical & steering committee meetings
• Communication with the customer from sign of contract to acceptance
• Preparation, communication and maintenance of the project schedule
• Communication and negotiation with suppliers
• In cooperation with HSE, safety of people, systems and environment as per overall company or legislative requirements
• Monthly short term forecast review
• Monitor and manage the overall project budget. Escalate potential budget issues quickly
• Project review report preparation with support from project controlling
• Risk and opportunity management, including any risk mitigation strategies and actions

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

CAD drawings

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Project planning

Conflict management

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Tools

CAD

Job description

We offer:

The KION Group is on its way to becoming the only true global player and market leader in the field of automated and robotized intralogistics solutions and products. Due to expansion of the Intralogistics team, we are currently looking for a Project Manager Automation to join our team.

The Project Manager ensures that all project goals are achieved within the budget: scope, quality, function, costs, deadlines, under consideration of the contractual conditions and she/he creates the project-specific standards.

The Project Manager reports to the Head of Project Managemet.

Role Purpose:

• Delivery of the project scope, conducting project evaluation and final report
• Conduct all required project team, critical & steering committee meetings
• Communication with the customer from sign of contract to acceptance
• Preparation, communication and maintenance of the project schedule
• Communication and negotiation with suppliers
• In cooperation with HSE, safety of people, systems and environment as per overall company or legislative requirements
• Monthly short term forecast review
• Monitor and manage the overall project budget. Escalate potential budget issues quickly
• Project review report preparation with support from project controlling
• Risk and opportunity management, including any risk mitigation strategies and actions

Tasks and Qualifications:

Who Are We Looking For:

• Previous experience in the role or similar
• IT Literate - MS Office
• Confident communicator to all levels of stakeholder both internally (e.g., Directors) and externally (e.g., customers)
• Knowledge of CAD/technical drawings
• Competences in risk-assessment and risk-management
• Analytical and problem-solving skills are among your strengths
• Able to plan, organize and document multiple project activities
• Good skills in conflict management
• Advanced knowledge in written and spoken English
• Availability for travel in Italy up to 50% of time

Workplace: Lainate (MI), Italy