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! Join us and see how you can help change the world! For more information, visit www.knapp.com.
What You Get To Do
A Project Manager II is expected to manage multiple projects of moderate to high complexity concurrently and without direct supervision. Projects falling within the responsibilities of a Project Manager II may have some, but not all, of the following characteristics:
Integration of scope from multiple KNAPP subsidiary companiesIntegration of multiple 3rd party vendors (>30% of project scope)3rd party vendors or subcontractors may have scope critical for the overall delivery of the systemExpected project margins of Moderate software development and integration of new products which are required to satisfy the contract but are non-essential to the performance of the systemProjects of moderate strategic importanceProjects with moderate to high contractual and schedule risk (unusual default liabilities, penalties, etc.)Integration of multiple new systems and processesGreen Field or Brown Field InstallationsMay be a reference project for a new product (PiE Robot, Vision Systems, EVO, etc.)
A Project Manager II is expected to perform the following responsibilities in completion of his/her work:
- Ensure all required communication between project stakeholders, KNAPP resources, suppliers, etc. occurs in a time frame and to the level of detail necessary for a successful project
- Coordinate all project related activities and ensure they occur in a time frame necessary for a successful project
- Produce, distribute, and file documentation, as required, to ensure satisfaction of contractual requirements and mitigation of risk to KNAPP in the event of a contractual dispute
- Know and understand which issues need to be escalated, when, and to whom, to eliminate negative impact to a project
- Operate and negotiate independently within KNAPP policies, procedures, and directives
- Champion a project within the KNAPP Group
- Develop and maintain good lines of communication with KNAPP team members, stakeholders based at KNAPP AG (parent company) or other Knapp subsidiaries, and the Installation Lead or Site Manager on site
- Ensure all necessary information flows between KNAPP AG, other KNAPP subsidiaries, and the Customer
- Have overall responsibility for all commercial items
- Create/maintain/track project budgets and schedules
- Manage the Customer contract
- Coordinate change order pricing and proposals
- Generate RFQ’s and subcontracts for major buyout components and systems
- Manage subcontracts
- Coordinate internal resources
- Coordinate resolution of all project related open issues
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Manage project teams, which may or may not include a Project Coordinator or Project Manager I
- A Project Manager II may also be designated as a process owner for one of KNAPP's core project management tools (ASTA, Doxis, SAP, etc.)
- Travel is up to 50% required
A partial list of documentation produced by a Project Manager II is:
- Meeting minutes with action items
- Confirmation of discussions
- Meeting agendas
- Critical path schedules
- Commercial correspondence (Customer and Supplier)
- Cost analysis
- Status reports (internal and external)
- Open Issues lists
A Project Manager II may also be designated as a mentor to either a Project Coordinator or Project Manager I. Mentorship responsibilities include coaching on KNAPP processes and general Project Management skills, as well as providing advice on specific project related questions.
What You Will Get
- Ability to work from home 2 days a week
- Half day Fridays!
- New, state-of-the-art, office complex, showroom, and automation test center in Kennesaw, GA
- Industry competitive compensation
- Great benefits with competitive employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
- 401k with employer match and no vesting!
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Subsidized child-care
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Subsidized food delivery
- Monthly team building and celebrations
- Quarterly employee events
- Corporate Social Responsibility 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.”