Project Manager

Kelvion; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to help oversee customer projects from kickoff to launch under the KNX Operations group in Knoxville, TN. You will review project plans, coordinate across teams, monitor timelines and budgets, and maintain strong customer relationships.

The role emphasizes lifecycle management, risk assessment, and effective communication with multiple departments to deliver on-time, on-budget outcomes. A PM background in manufacturing quality is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management, quality engineering, science, or logistics, or equivalent experience.
• Project Management Certification.
• 7+ years as a Project Manager or similar responsible for scope, timelines, profitability, and delivery.
• PMP or related certification or 5 years PMO leadership in lieu of experience.
• Proven experience in project management, quality, manufacturing and vendor contracts.
• 3+ years using strong analytic skills to understand business needs.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing and engineering technical aspects.
• Experience with manufacturing and production processes and engineering principles.
• Ability to improve process efficiency.
• Excellent communication and liaison skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Ensures projects remain in-scope and meet budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Provides project status updates to Sr. Customer Project Manager.
• Leads meetings with multiple departments.
• Establishes lessons learned and reviews with all departments to prevent repeats.
• Motivates the team and resolves conflicts.
• Manages risks and reports to Sr. Customer Project Manager.
• Builds strong relationships with internal personnel and external stakeholders.
• Defines and refines requirements through project lifecycles.
• Learns new technologies quickly and applies them.
• Adaptable to fast-paced work environments.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in management/quality engineering/science/logistics

Project Management Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Project Manager

HX120000 - KNX Operations Overhead Full Time Indirect Knoxville, TN, US

POSITION SUMMARY

Oversee the successful implementation and launch of customer projects by supporting Sr. Customer Project Manager with the review of project plans, coordinating with different teams and departments regarding timelines, budgets, KPI, and other key elements to the project. Building relationships within the team to enhance the customer experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Ensures that projects remain in-scope and meet budgetary, scheduling, and quality requirements.
• Provides project status updates at predetermined time intervals to Sr. Customer Project Manager.
• Ensures adherence to legally binding requirements.
• Participate and lead meetings with multiple departments.
• Establish lessons learned and review with all departments to prevent repeat occurrences.
• Responsible for motivating the team, as well as resolving team conflicts.
• Ensure proper risk management by documenting all risks and reporting to Sr. Customer Project Manager.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal personnel and external communication as directed.
• Solid technical understanding and ability to define and refine requirements through a project lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skill to manage shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.
• Ability to learn quickly, understand and apply new technologies.
• Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to succeed in a fast-paced work environment.
• All other duties assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework
• Have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues and work with other departments for a resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to implement processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization, from production associates to senior leaders.
• Ability to function as a collaborator and be comfortable leading without authority.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

• A bachelor's degree in management, quality engineering, science, or logistics. Or have equivalent experience.
• Project Management Certification
• 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager or similar position responsible for defining and managing project scope, timelines, profitability, and effective delivery of products or services. In lieu of experience a PMP or related certification or 5 years of demonstrated experience leading a PMO.
• Proven experience in project management, quality, manufacturing and in securing vendor contracts.
• 3+ years utilizing strong analytic skills to understand business need.
• In-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of manufacturing and engineering.
• Experience with manufacturing and production processes and engineering principles.
• Ability to provide guidance to improve process efficiency.
• Excellent communication and liaison skills.
• Must be proficient with the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally will be required hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.