Project Manager - Mobile Automation

Kion Group AG; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Kion Group AG in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Project Manager to oversee automation projects, focusing on managing teams and schedules while interfacing with customers.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 2-5 years of project management experience, and proficiency in MS Office. Responsibilities include ensuring project delivery, managing scope, and leading status meetings.

Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple projects are essential. The role involves up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of project management experience required.
• Experience with automated guided vehicles and conveyor systems.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall teams and project items for automation projects.
• Develop and manage project schedules, monitor progress.
• Interface with customers as a primary point of contact.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Relationship building

Leadership

Problem resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

## Project Manager - Mobile AutomationApplylocations: Holland, MI, United States: Lewisville, TX, United States: Grand Rapids, MI, United States: DEMATIC Fort Worth, TX: Atlanta, GA, United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-0087081The Project Manager will be part of the Dematic Mobile Automation team! Dematic Mobile Automation is the world-leading, fast-growing, innovative frontrunner in the development of mobile robotics, robotic fleet controllers and cloud-based fleet logistics management systems. Dematic has a focus on Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems. AGVs are fully autonomous robots that move and transport items in production, warehouse, and distribution centers without manual intervention or permanent conveying systems.# **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 $65,000-140,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.# **Tasks and Qualifications:****What You Will Do In This Role:*** The Project Manager is responsible for the following:* Managing the overall teams and project items for automation projects* Develop and manage multiple concurrent project plan schedules while monitoring projects daily to track progress against the work plan schedules* Interfaces with the customer as a primary point of contact on projects* Identify and Manage Scope, Time, Risk, and Stakeholders to ensure successful delivery* Routinely communicate project status, resource utilization, and high-level project schedule to executive management and related project team members* Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the financial performance of the project* Align cross-functional business and technical teams to help ensure alignment of goals and to help resolve conflicting priorities.* Proactively remove obstacles to drive momentum and progress, identify gaps in communication or schedule, provide support to teams balancing competing priorities and drive results* Align, monitor, and drive to closure project milestones and technical deliverables* Ensuring that Dematic leadership has a comprehensive understanding of projects, timelines, dependencies, etc.* Holding regular status meetings and documenting project status* Completing and submitting internal and external status reports* Seeking out, implementing, and documenting problem resolutions* Identifying and implementing process improvements* Following up on open issues and action items to ensure they are resolved **What We Are Looking For:*** Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field* 2-5 years of project management experience* Prior experience managing people or processes* Experience in project management, product development lifecycle, or process management* Experience managing automation projects that include (but are not limited to): automated guided vehicles, automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyor systems, warehouse management software, etc**.*** Proficient in MS Office Suite and ERP systems* Strong relationship building, interpersonal, and leadership skills* Strong meeting facilitation skills* Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently* Ability to understand information quickly, derive insight, synthesize information clearly and concisely, and devise solutions* Inclination to take ownership of assigned projects and initiatives and independently drive for results* Ability to interface at all levels of the organization within and outside of the company* Demonstrated self-confidence, honesty, and integrity* Excellent Negotiation Skills* Up to 25% travel (including international)