Project Manager

Kion Group AG; Michigan; On-site; USD 88,400 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kion Group AG in Grand Rapids, MI and Atlanta, GA seeks a Project Manager to lead material handling implementations from initiation to closure. Define scope, develop plans, schedules and budgets, and ensure alignment with strategic goals.

You will govern projects, lead diverse teams, monitor risks, and communicate with stakeholders to drive on-time delivery and strict cost controls, while managing changes and vendor performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering (preferred).
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in material handling industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Strong Project Management background.
• Team leadership and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Projects.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with goals.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, developing comprehensive project plans with activities, resources and timelines.
• Lead development and maintenance of integrated project schedules, risk registers, and budgets.
• Establish and maintain project governance structures with clear roles and decision processes.
• Lead and motivate project teams to foster a high-performing environment.
• Develop and implement resource management plans for optimal allocation.
• Monitor progress, identify critical paths, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage dependencies between tasks and ensure timely completion.
• Ensure contractual schedule alignment with stakeholders throughout the life cycle.
• Develop and implement comprehensive communication plans for all stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts.
• Provide regular project status reports highlighting progress, risks and issues.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops to ensure alignment.
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance and changes.
• Review and implement contract management plans for compliance.
• Develop and manage project budgets and cost controls.
• Forecast costs and resources for budgeting and planning.
• Prepare financial reports and insights on project performance.
• Identify risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Communication

MS Office

MS Projects

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

MS Projects

Job description

## Project ManagerAnsøglocations: Grand Rapids, MI, United States: Atlanta, GA, United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Slået op i dagjob requisition id: JR-0088962-# **Det tilbyder vi:**# **We offer:****What We Offer:*** Career Development* Competitive Compensation and Benefits* Pay Transparency* Global Opportunities **Learn More Here**: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/ *Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.* *This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.* *The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $88,400-$125,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.*# **Om dig:****What You Will do in This Role:*** *Independently manage all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic objectives.** *Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, developing comprehensive project plans that encompass all necessary activities, resources, and timelines.** *Lead the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules, risk registers, and budgets, utilizing defined project management techniques and tools.** *Establish and maintain project governance structures, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes.** *Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.** *Develop and implement resource management plans, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization of project resources.** *Monitor project progress, identify critical path activities, and implement corrective actions to maintain project schedules.** *Manage dependencies between project tasks and activities, ensuring seamless integration and timely completion.** *Ensure contractual schedule alignment with all stakeholders throughout the project life cycle** *Develop and implement comprehensive communication plans, ensuring effective and timely communication with all stakeholders.** *Manage stakeholder expectations, proactively addressing concerns and resolving conflicts.** *Provide regular project status reports to stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and issues.** *Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and presentations, ensuring clear communication and alignment among stakeholders.** *Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors and suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.** *Manage vendor performance, monitoring adherence to contractual obligations and resolving any issues or disputes with stakeholder support** *Review and implement contract management plans, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.** *Manage change orders and contract modifications, ensuring proper documentation and approval processes.** *Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring adherence to approved funding levels.** *Track project expenses, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions to maintain budget compliance.** *Develop and implement cost control measures, maximizing project value and minimizing waste.** *Forecast project costs and resource needs, supporting accurate budgeting and financial planning.** *Prepare financial reports and presentations, providing insights into project financial performance.** *Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, developing and implementing mitigation strategies.** *Proactively identify potential problems and develop contingency plans to minimize impact on project deliverables.** *Lead problem-solving efforts, facilitating collaborative solutions and ensuring timely resolution of issues.** *Escalate risks and issues to senior management, as appropriate, providing recommendations for resolution.***What We Are Looking For:*** Bachelors Degree in Business or Engineering (preferred).* Minimum 3-5 years' experience in material handling industry.* Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.* Strong Project Management background.* Team leadership and facilitation skills.* Proficiency in MS Office and MS Projects.