KION Group

Senior Project Manager

KION Group Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Machinery Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

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project-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards. They manage project teams, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and handle all project documentation and risk mitigation strategies.

What they look for

Project Management Budget Management Contract Management Risk Management Stakeholder Communication Project Scheduling Resource Management Technical Documentation Supply Chain Management Logistics Engineering Coordination Quality Assurance Change Management Safety Compliance Reporting Negotiation

Requirements

Candidates must possess a solid track record in project management and the ability to translate contractual technical requirements into actionable tasks for engineering teams. Strong skills in budget oversight, schedule maintenance, and effective communication with cross-functional teams are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Career Development Competitive Compensation

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We offer:

  • Career Development
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits
  • Pay Transparency
  • Global Opportunities

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Tasks and Qualifications:

What You Will DO In This Role:

As a Sr. Project Manager, you will have a significant impact on the success of complex projects from start to finish. Your responsibilities will include

  • We partner closely with the Contract Manager, Project Controller, Project Lead Engineer, and the project core team to translate the Customer's requirements into defined scope and tasks for the project. You will ensure these tasks are completed on time, on budget, and in good quality.
  • Accountable for all customer communication, documentation, and deliverables, including Functional Design Specifications, drawings, and Acceptance Test Plans.
  • Scheduling Contract Review team meetings with the Contract Manager as part of the Project Kick-Off phase.
  • Reviewing, interpreting, and managing the contract and any changes after sales turnover with support from the Contract Manager.
  • Collaborating with the Project Planner or Scheduler to build, communicate, and maintain the project plan/schedule using established processes, methods, and tools.
  • Supervising and managing overall project budget, schedule, and any changes or variances that arise during the project lifecycle.
  • Ensuring a smooth handover to Customer Service and the external Customer with clearly defined and agreed-upon actions for project close-out.

 

 

What We Are Looking For:

  • To be successful in this role, you must have a solid track record in project management and demonstrate the following:
  • Cooperation with the Site Manager and the EHS&S Group on the safety of people, systems, and the environment as per company or legislative requirements.
  • Conducting project assessments, capturing lessons learned, and preparing final close-out reports.
  • Accountability for project Risk and Opportunity management, including risk mitigation strategies and actions with appropriate risk owners.
  • Organization and management of the project team and resources.
  • Ensuring that customer and partner concerns are addressed and resolved effectively by the line organizations.
  • Conducting all required project team meetings (kick-offs, periodic or ad-hoc reviews), critical & steering committee meetings, and maintaining a list of action items in the established project management system.
  • Reporting project status to program, portfolio, business unit, regional, and/or global Management.
  • Preparing monthly PSR workbooks with support from project controlling.
  • Maintaining good control over the cost development of the contract against budget and providing detailed forecasts of future cost expenditures.
  • Developing and maintaining the Project (Execution) Plan throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Presenting with ME/CE Leads to ensure completion of vital specifications for third-party components and resale. Supporting Resale by presenting and negotiating with suppliers as needed.
  • Translating the project contractual technical requirements into deliverables and tasks for the engineering teams, including design/layout, emulation, order entry, drawings, and commissioning.

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