Project Manager Service

Krones Inc

17h•$90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Krones is hiring a Project Manager Service to manage large turnkey packaging-industry projects across the Krones North America region, including the USA, Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean. The portfolio includes multiple product lines in filling, packaging, and process technology, with average overall project values of $5–10 million. The role carries overall responsibility for project activities throughout planning, execution, and acceptance. It involves coordinating interdisciplinary teams, developing project engineering and execution strategies, planning resources, clarifying manufacturing and procurement matters, monitoring execution, and managing project closeout. The Project Manager also supports sales project management, line solutions, and service colleagues with technical, timeline, and commercial quotation development, and periodically visits customer sites at project milestones. The position controls schedules, budgets, quality, and risks; prepares project reports and service quotations; and handles claims, incidents, non-conformance reports, and escalations related to contract deviations. It also leads project preparation, clarification, lessons learned, and closeout feedback with customers, contractors, team members, and Krones management. The position is based in the Krones North America region, with assigned locations in the USA, Canada, and Central America/Caribbean, and may require travel up to 100%, depending on the project.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an industry-related field, or equivalent experience normally gained through an extensive training program or previous on-the-job experience in site management.
At least 3–5 years of experience in the packaging industry.
Strong technical background and knowledge of Krones packaging equipment.
Ability to make sound decisions and assess and analyze project situations to achieve the best possible outcomes and project goals.
Computer skills and experience with project scheduling software; MS Project is preferred.
Experience with spreadsheet software in a Microsoft Windows environment.
Ability to perform technically involved work requiring judgment and independent thinking where only general procedures apply.
Substantial interpersonal interaction skills.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 100% of the time, depending on project needs.

Nice To Haves

Good organizational skills.
Experience with MS Project.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of large turnkey packaging-industry projects across the Krones North America region, covering filling, packaging, and process technology.
Direct, coordinate, and support project activities through planning, execution, and acceptance, including project engineering and execution strategies, resource planning, manufacturing clarification and procurement, execution monitoring, and closeout.
Support sales project management, line solutions, and service management colleagues in preparing and clarifying quotations across technical, timeline, and commercial aspects.
Make periodic on-site project visits with the site team at project milestones and consult with customers.
Handle claims, incidents, non-conformance reports, and escalations arising from contract deviations.
Control project schedules, budgets, quality, and risk assessments in accordance with Krones project-management practices.
Prepare and present service quotations, claims information, and representative project reports for stakeholders and management.
Lead project preparation, clarification, lessons learned, and closeout feedback with customers, contractors, team members, and Krones management.
Conduct formal presentations and prepare written proposals, execution plans, and bid packages.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent-care expenses
Employee assistance program
401(k) program with up to a 5% company match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Bonus opportunities dependent on individual and company performance
Flexible work schedule
Career opportunities to learn and develop skills