Project Manager

Kion Group AG

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in applicable field.
  • Strong communication skills in English.
  • Preferred: Project management certification (CAPM®, PMP®, or Prince 2®).
  • Proven project management experience required.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, especially SAP.
  • Understanding of product development lifecycles.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams.
  • Knowledge of Lean methodologies and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Manage engineering projects from planning to execution, ensuring technical and budgetary alignment.
  • Collaborate with engineering and product teams to match customer needs with internal capabilities.
  • Conduct weekly meetings with internal groups and external partners to track project progress.
  • Provide detailed and high-level summaries on project requirements for stakeholders.
  • Enhance project management tools and methodologies for better process efficiency.
  • Ensure all projects comply with legal and safety standards.
  • Promote and foster a Lean culture within project teams.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Exposure to modern project management tools and methodologies.
  • Experience managing diverse engineering projects.
  • Support for continuous improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Manage engineering projects, including overall integrated project plans, product cost, technical details, resource management, budgets, and tooling investments.
  • Collaborate with engineering and product management teams to align customer requirements with internal technical requirements.
  • Prepare and conduct weekly standing meetings with internal teams and external vendors/contractors to plan and track deliverables.
  • Balance both in-depth details and high-level executive summary regarding project specific requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement of project management tools and methodologies.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable legal and or safety standards.
  • Embrace and help drive the Lean culture.


Tasks and Qualifications:

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in applicable field.
  • Excellent communication skills, proficient in English
  • Preferred: Recognized project management certificate, i.e., CAPM®, PMP®, or Prince 2®.
  • Proven experience with project management.
  • ERP System knowledge (SAP, preferred)
  • Knowledge of product development lifecycles.
  • Experience interfacing with cross-functional support teams.
  • Experience with utilizing Lean methodologies and root cause analysis.

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