Project Manager I

Who We Are KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation. The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. With more than 8,000 employees in over 60 locations worldwide, we are dedicated to making complexity simple and driving warehouse automation forward through continuous innovation. What You Get To Do Project Manager I is expected to manage multiple projects of low complexity and up to one project of moderate complexity concurrently with direct supervision. The responsibilities of a Project Manager I, among others, may include the following: Management of 2–4 projects up to $20 million in value or a single project up to $5 million Expected project margins greater than 15% Manage retrofits or brownfield projects for existing KNAPP customers Integration of scope from only one KNAPP subsidiary company (typically KNAPP AG, the parent company) Integration of limited third‑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.) Essential Duties and Responsibilities Ensure all required communication between project stakeholders, KNAPP resources, suppliers, etc., occurs in a timely manner and to the level of detail necessary for 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 meet contractual requirements and mitigate risk. Types of documentation include: Meeting minutes with action items Confirmation of discussions 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 as the primary contact on a low‑complexity project or as support to a Senior Project Manager 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 and sub‑supplier contracts Coordinate change‑order pricing and proposals Evaluate RFQs and subcontracts for major buy‑out/third‑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 What You Have Authorization to work in the U.S. Passport or ability to obtain a passport Travel required up to 50% (quarterly international travel) Professional office etiquette 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 What You Will Get 2 remote days per week when in office Half‑day Fridays when in office A modern, state‑of‑the‑art office complex in Kennesaw, GA Industry‑competitive compensation Benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability, and more 401(k) with a 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 initiatives including recycling, sustainability, and volunteering KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law. Due to the safety‑sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug‑free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug‑screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug‑free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off‑hours.” #J-18808-Ljbffr