Project Manager II

Knapp Agency • Kennesaw, GA

202d • Remote

About The Position

A Project Manager II is expected to manage multiple projects of moderate to high complexity concurrently and without direct supervision. Projects falling within the responsibilities of a Project Manager II may have some, but not all, of the following characteristics: Integration of scope from multiple KNAPP subsidiary companies, Integration of multiple 3rd party vendors (>30% of project scope), 3rd party vendors or subcontractors may have scope critical for the overall delivery of the system, Expected project margins of Moderate software development and integration of new products which are required to satisfy the contract but are non-essential to the performance of the system, Projects of moderate strategic importance, Projects with moderate to high contractual and schedule risk (unusual default liabilities, penalties, etc.), Integration of multiple new systems and processes, Green Field or Brown Field Installations, May be a reference project for a new product (PiE Robot, Vision Systems, EVO, etc.).

Requirements

• Experience in project management, particularly in managing multiple projects of moderate to high complexity
• Strong communication skills to ensure effective stakeholder engagement
• Ability to operate independently and negotiate within company policies
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., ASTA, Doxis, SAP)
• Ability to manage project budgets and schedules effectively

Nice To Haves

• Experience in logistics automation or related industries
• Familiarity with software development and integration processes
• Previous experience mentoring junior project managers or coordinators

Responsibilities

• 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 project
• Coordinate all project related activities and ensure they occur in a time frame necessary for a successful project
• Produce, distribute, and file documentation, as required, to ensure satisfaction of contractual requirements and mitigation of risk to KNAPP in the event of a contractual dispute
• Know and understand which issues need to be escalated, when, and to whom, to eliminate negative impact to a project
• Operate and negotiate independently within KNAPP policies, procedures, and directives
• Champion a project within the KNAPP Group
• Develop and maintain good lines of communication with KNAPP team members, stakeholders based at KNAPP AG (parent company) or other Knapp subsidiaries, and the Installation Lead or Site Manager on site
• Ensure all necessary information flows between KNAPP AG, other KNAPP subsidiaries, and the Customer
• Have overall responsibility for all commercial items
• Create/maintain/track project budgets and schedules
• Manage the Customer contract
• Coordinate change order pricing and proposals
• Generate RFQ's and subcontracts for major buyout components and systems
• Manage subcontracts
• Coordinate internal resources
• Coordinate resolution of all project related open issues
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Manage project teams, which may or may not include a Project Coordinator or Project Manager I

Benefits

• Ability to work from home 2 days a week
• Half day Fridays
• New, state-of-the-art, office complex, showroom, and automation test center in Kennesaw, GA
• Industry competitive compensation
• Great benefits with competitive employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more
• 401k with employer match and no vesting
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Subsidized child-care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Subsidized food delivery
• Monthly team building and celebrations
• Quarterly employee events
• Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability, and volunteering

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree