Project Director

Kuka AG

• $110K — $130K *
Newport News, VA 23608In-Person
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years managing large complex integrated projects
  • 10+ years of experience in material handling as a project manager
  • Ability to lead multiple high-value projects simultaneously
  • Strong contract negotiation skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites and job locations as needed

Responsibilities

  • Lead project execution teams on large-scale initiatives
  • Manage complex schedules while balancing technology, resources, and customer needs
  • Oversee project financials in collaboration with project controller
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal and external customers
  • Review and negotiate contracts, proposals, and purchase orders
  • Identify and mitigate project risks proactively
  • Enhance project margins and ensure client satisfaction

Benefits

  • Supportive project controller collaboration
  • Opportunities for travel and on-site engagement with clients
  • Involvement in high-profile projects that enhance career visibility
  • Potential to work in an innovative and dynamic environment
Full Job Description
  • Led Project execution teams on mega projects.
  • Manage complex and risky schedules, technologies, customers, resources, and 1st developmental product and software deployments.
  • Manage project financials with support of the project controller.
  • Manage internal and external customer relationships.
  • Manage Project Finance and Forecast with support of Project Controller and Project Teams.
  • Review contracts, proposals, and purchase orders.
  • Negotiate and select best fit vendors, 3rd party equipment and subcontractors for the project.
  • Identify, escalate, and mitigate project risks in advance.
  • Identify opportunities to increase Margin.
  • Manage customer expectations and satisfaction.
  • Delivery projects on schedule and on budget.
  • Collaborate with project execution and solution architect to develop change orders.


What you need to succeed

Essentials:
  • 5-7 years of Managing Large Complex Integrated Projects.
  • 10+ years of Material Handling experience as the Project Manager / Executioner.
  • Lead multiple high dollar projects simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of Contract and Negotiation Skills
  • Effective utilization of written and verbal communications skills.
  • Regular travel to Customers and Job Site as required.


* Ladders Estimates

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