Project Manager, Operations Manager, Business Development

Who We Are

At KNAPP (pronounced K-NAP, not Nap!), we “Make Complexity Simple” by offering intelligent solutions for digitizing and automating everything from production and distribution to the last mile and stores. We are the customer’s value tech chain partner, which means partnering with the customer to create the most value within each link in their supply chain. Leveraging the latest software, AI and Robotics technology, we continue to disrupt the logistics automation industry for the world’s industry leaders in grocery, healthcare, retail, e-commerce, apparel & manufacturing.

We are a global company with our US headquarters located just North of Atlanta in Kennesaw, GA. KNAPP specializes in automated solutions for both WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and WCS (Warehouse Control Systems) for B2B (Business to Business) and B2C (Business to Consumer) customers. We are a growing company of over 7,200 employees worldwide and in over 50 countries that is privately held, with 7% of our revenue reinvested in R&D, ensuring a strong and vibrant future!

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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:

• 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 project(s) for existing KNAPP customers
• Integration of scope from only one KNAPP subsidiary company (typically, KNAPP AG, the parent company)
• Integration of limited 3 rd 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.)

• Ensure all required communication between project stakeholders, KNAPP resources, suppliers, etc., occurs in a time frame and to the level of detail necessary for successful completion of the project
• Steer all project-related activities and ensure they occur in a timely manner
• Produce, distribute, and file documentation as required to ensure contractual requirements are met and all possible risk to KNAPP is mitigated. A partial list of documentation produced by a Project Manager may include:
  • Meeting minutes with action items
  • Confirmation of discussion
  • 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 either as primary contact on a low complexity project or as a support to a Senior Project Manager or Project Director 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’s and sub-supplier contracts
• Coordinate change order pricing and proposals
• Evaluate Requests for Quote (RFQs) and subcontracts for major buy-out/3 rd 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

• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Passport or ability to obtain passport
• Travel required up to 50%
• Professional office etiquette is 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

• 2 remote days per week
• Half day Fridays
• A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office…