Project Manager

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

Job summary

Kelvion Products in Knoxville, TN seeks a Project Manager to oversee the successful implementation and launch of customer projects, supporting the Sr. Customer Project Manager.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, review project plans, track timelines and budgets, and maintain strong customer relationships throughout the lifecycle. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, a PM certification, and 7+ years of project management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management, quality engineering, science, or logistics, or equivalent experience.
• Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP).
• 7+ years PM or similar role; PMP or related cert or 5 years PMO leadership.
• Proven experience in project management, quality, manufacturing and in securing vendor contracts.
• Strong analytic skills to understand business needs; excellent communication and liaison skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation and launch of customer projects, supporting Sr. Customer Project Manager.
• Coordinate with teams on timelines, budgets, KPI, and other key project elements.
• Attend and lead meetings with multiple departments.
• Establish lessons learned and review with all departments to prevent repeats.
• Motivate the team and resolve conflicts.
• Manage risks and report to Sr. CPM.
• Build strong relationships with internal personnel and external communication as directed.
• Learn quickly and apply new technologies.
• Maintain a positive, can-do attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership without authority

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in management, quality engineering, science, or 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

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1932

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.