Description

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.

JOB POSITION SUMMARY

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organize/attend internal kick off meetings with staff, provide weekly updates on assigned projects at production meetings

Draft milestones delivery schedules to meet acknowledged delivery promise.

Manage the production processes, selection of vendors, release of approval drawings to customers, collaborate with engineering and purchasing to meet the project deliverable, and communicate the entire process to the frontline project team.

Responsible to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of all assigned projects using your communication, technical expertise, and organizational skills to achieve customer satisfaction and the financial goals of the modernization and electrics factory business units.

Ensure assigned orders meet guidelines to validate and acknowledge the customer scope (internal & external customers).

Use Microsoft Project to develop schedule timelines that are shared with the customer and used internally to manage resources.

Release purchasing request to ensure timely delivery. This includes 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 all assigned projects.

Develop relationships with frontline project team by having knowledge of the project site requirements so the final deliverables meet our customer satisfaction requirements.

Maintain project documents and communicate any out-of-scope request to the frontline for change order request to original acknowledged scope.

Verify and communicate all project payment milestones to frontline project team to ensure financial advance working capital is in place.

Provide detailed assigned projects progress report at weekly productions meetings Coordinate all shipping requirements (internal &external) to meet our contract agreement. Other duties assigned by management.

Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Be able to process technical information and provide technical instructions to an acceptable level.

Ability to read mechanical and electrical prints.

Must show ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Verbal and literary communication.

Aptitude to learn at fast pace.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in business or 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.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

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%.

What we offer:

Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.

Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.

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