Senior Project Manager

Kion Group AG

$95K — $115K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in project management within a relevant industry.
  • Strong understanding of contract management and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and team resources effectively.
  • Experience in developing and maintaining project execution plans throughout the lifecycle.
  • Knowledge of safety management protocols in cooperation with site management and EHS&S teams.
  • Proficient in documenting and reporting project statuses and deliverables to various management levels.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the conversion of customer requirements into project scope and tasks.
  • Ensure timely and quality completion of tasks and deliverables for the project.
  • Schedule and conduct contract review meetings during the project kick-off phase.
  • Manage contract changes and interpretations post-sales turnover alongside the Contract Manager.
  • Collaborate with project planners to establish and maintain project schedules.
  • Oversee overall project budget and manage variances throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Facilitate a seamless project close-out and handover to customer service and external customers.

Benefits

  • Collaboration with a dedicated core team including engineering and contract management.
  • Opportunities for professional development and skills enhancement through project assessments.
  • Engagement in a work environment that prioritizes safety, innovation, and environmental stewardship.
  • Ability to work on complex projects that have a significant impact on the organization's success.
Full Job Description
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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