- The project manager is responsible to plan, monitor, and control the magic triangle (budget/cost, timelines, feature content) of the fleet solution project leading his/her project team members.
- The project manager ensures that the project is carried out according to KION standards.
- The project manager is the primary contact to stakeholders outside the project. This includes stakeholders within CTO as well as the OU - and even KION external stakeholders.
- The project manager ensures proper reporting of project status to the relevant stakeholders.
- The project manager ensures proper communication channels (meeting structure, planning tool set-up, release planning alignment, etc.) for the scope of his/her project.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or related field.
- Ideally 2-5 years of experience with the development of intralogistics or supply chain solutions.
- Familiarity with product and solution development, project steering, and decision-making processes.
- Experience with stakeholder management.
- Excellent communication and soft skills.
- Fluent in English.
- Self-motivated.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a complex project environment (cross-disciplinary, cross-sites, cross-cultural)
- Travel - up to 35% (including international)
Technical Project Manager, Fleet Solutions - Holland, United States - Kion Group AG
Description
KION Group is a leading supplier of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, as well as integrated automation technologies, and software solutions for the optimization of supply chains. KION Group employs over 42,000 skilled professionals to service its customers globally. Our solutions ensure the smooth flow of materials and information in customers' warehouses, production plants, and distribution centers in over 100 countries.
This position will be part of the Robotic Systems Development (RSD) team within the Central Technology Office (CTO). CTO plays a key role in our organizational structure by bringing together technical expertise and innovation across the KION Group and its Operating Units. RSD explores the cutting-edge robotic technologies we develop and brings innovative solutions to life. Our diverse teams go beyond technology development, providing comprehensive solutions, services, and lifecycle support. We are dedicated to turning the CTO's vision into reality and empowering our operating units to deliver revolutionary solutions to our valued customers.
This position is located in Holland, MI. This is a hybrid position requiring three days in-office and two days optional to work from home.
What we offer:
•Career Development
•Competitive Compensation and Benefits
•Pay Transparency
•Global Opportunities
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The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $65,000 - $140,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
Tasks and Qualifications:
As KION, we are strengthening the customer view of our solutions. Here, the focus is shifting towards the analysis of the customers' needs. While vehicles (AGVs, AMRs) continue to be an integral part of the solution, they will continue to be developed by separate vehicle projects. The Fleet Solution Project on the other hand will focus on the integration of vehicles, cloud SW, tools, and infrastructure components like charging stations in such customer solutions.