Project Manager - KNES - New Berlin, WI

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

About the role

This position is responsible for coordinating all pre-production (scope definition after kick-off release), planning (activities with sequencing schedule), production (budget/actual and resource allocation), and project installation (in coordination with the district/frontline service organization) of assigned orders for the Nuclear (Military Contracts) product line.

Responsibilities

• Organize and attend internal kick-off meetings with staff; provide weekly updates on assigned projects at production meetings.
• Draft milestone delivery schedules to meet acknowledged delivery promises.
• Manage production processes, vendor selection, release of approval drawings to customers, and collaborate with engineering and purchasing to meet project deliverables.
• Communicate the entire process to the frontline project team.
• Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of all assigned projects using communication, technical expertise, and organizational skills to achieve customer satisfaction and financial goals.
• Ensure assigned orders meet guidelines to validate and acknowledge customer scope (internal & external customers).
• Use Microsoft Project to develop schedule timelines shared with customers and used internally to manage resources.
• Release purchasing requests to ensure timely delivery, including all components and commissioning requirements.
• Maintain SAP Project and continuously monitor cost versus estimate on each assigned project to manage overall budget and delivery forecast.
• Visit manufacturing resources in-house and outside sub-contractors to ensure product delivery and quality, including Factory Acceptance Testing requirements.
• Maintain continuous dialog with frontline service contacts, updating them on all key milestones for assigned projects.
• Develop relationships with the frontline project team by understanding project site requirements to ensure final deliverables meet customer satisfaction.
• Maintain project documents and communicate any out-of-scope requests to the frontline for change order requests.
• Verify and communicate all project payment milestones to the frontline project team to ensure financial advance working capital is in place.
• Provide detailed progress reports on assigned projects at weekly production meetings.
• Coordinate all shipping requirements (internal & external) to meet contract agreements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, mechanical/electrical engineering, or electrical engineering technology is preferred and/or equivalent experience.
• PME or similar certification preferred.
• A minimum of five years of technical project management for electrical and mechanical design, procurement management, and support of field installations.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office.
• Must be willing and able to work off the ground at heights.
• Must be able to travel up to 10%.

Skills

• Ability to process technical information and provide technical instructions.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical prints.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Aptitude to learn at a fast pace.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401k plan with a match from day one.
• Identity theft protection.
• Accident insurance.
• Travel insurance.
• 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date).
• 3 weeks of vacation after 5-12 years of service.
• 4 weeks of vacation after 13+ years of service.
• 5 days of sick leave per year (pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service).
• 10 paid holidays per year.