KNAPP · 1 day ago
Project Manager I
Kennesaw, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelKNAPP is a global company specializing in intelligent solutions for digitizing and automating logistics. The Project Manager I role involves managing multiple low complexity projects and ensuring successful project completion through effective communication and documentation.
Education
Responsibilities
Management of 2-4 projects up to $20 million in value or a single project up $5 million
Expected project margins greater than 15%
Manage retrofits or brownfield project(s) for existing KNAPP customers
Integration of scope from only one KNAPP subsidiary company (typically, KNAPP AG, the parent company)
Integration of limited 3rd party equipment (under 15% of project scope)
Minor software development of established KNAPP products
Projects with minimal contractual and schedule risks (e.g., KNAPP Standard Terms and Conditions, KNAPP Standard Payment Schedule, etc.)
Ensure all required communication between project stakeholders, KNAPP resources, suppliers, etc., occurs in a time frame and to the level of detail necessary for a successful completion of project
Steer all project-related activities and ensure they occur in a timely manner
Produce, distribute, and file documentation as required to ensure contractual requirements are met and all possible risk to KNAPP is mitigated. A partial list of documentation produced by a Project Manager may include:
Meeting minutes with action items
Confirmation of discussion
Meeting agendas
Critical path schedules
Project risk register
Commercial correspondence (Customer and Supplier)
Cost analysis
Status reports (internal and external)
Open Issues lists
Know and understand when and to whom issues need to be escalated to eliminate negative impact on a project
Operate and negotiate within KNAPP policies, procedures, and directives
Communicate with the Customer directly either as primary contact on a low complexity project or as a support to a Senior Project Manager or Project Director on a complex system implementation
Create, maintain, and track project schedules, using critical path methodology
Maintain project budget forecast, in coordination with Project Controlling
Manage customer’s and sub-supplier contracts
Coordinate change order pricing and proposals
Evaluate Requests for Quote (RFQs) and subcontracts for major buy-out/3rd party components and systems, in coordination with Procurement and Final Engineering
Coordinate with resources for the project with managers of internal teams (installation, commissioning, product, etc.)
Drive resolution of all project-related open issues
Manage multiple small projects simultaneously or provide support on a single large project
Qualification
Required
Authorization to work in the U.S
Passport or ability to obtain passport
Travel required up to 50%
Professional office etiquette is required at all times
Physical requirements may include: sitting, squatting, walking, reaching out to arm's length, reaching over-head, lifting between 50-100 pounds, and reading
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short & Long Term Disability
401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Profit Sharing
Paid Parental Leave
Subsidized Daycare
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Subsidized food delivery
Monthly celebrations
Quarterly employee events
Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering
Company
KNAPP
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Founded in 2001
5001-10000 employees
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