Project Practitioner

KION


Job Location:

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 65000 - 140000
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Project Practitioner supports the successful delivery of the organizations projects typically with a scope of up to $5M and focused on point solution (PS) and/or distributor projects. This role focuses on strengthening project leadership skills cross-functional awareness contributing and the ability to contribute to engineering in moderately complex environments.

The role focuses on developing project management fundamentals stakeholder engagement risk management and change management. It emphasizes collaboration and relationship-building within project teams while helping align project outcomes with stakeholder expectations under the guidance execution leadership.

Operating with guidance and supervision the Project Practitioner develops and leverages project management skills to:
oSupport project teams through various project execution phases seeking support and guidance when needed.
oContribute to ensuring project execution aligns with organizational strategy and business goals.
oContribute to the delivery of projects on time within budget and to the required quality standards.
oSupport a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement within project teams.
oComplete engineering design in either mechanical or controls engineering scope.
oWrite and execute acceptance testing plans.

We offer:

What We Offer:

  • Career Development
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits
  • Pay Transparency
  • Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be$65000 - $140000 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:

What You Will Do In This Role:

  • Manage small straightforward projects through the full project lifecyclefrom initiation and planning to execution monitoring and closeoutensuring timely task completion accurate documentation and clear stakeholder communication.
  • Manage all phases of the project lifecycle including initiation planning execution monitoring and closeout ensuring seamless coordination of tasks documentation and stakeholder communication.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans schedules and budgets utilizing project management best practices.
  • Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and standards contributing to process improvement and consistency.
  • Develop and maintain a collaborative project schedule that aligns with our contractual obligations.
  • Develop and maintain a collaborative project resource plan that aligns with our approved budget and meets contractual schedule requirements.
  • Oversee project tasks and deliverables to ensure timely completion proactively identifying and addressing potential roadblocks.
  • Monitor project progress against the plan proactively identify deviations and implement corrective actions.
  • Coordinate project activities across different teams and departments fostering collaboration and effective communication.
  • Lead project team meetings documenting meeting minutes (including key decisions and follow-up items) and track action items to closure ensuring accountability and timely completion.
  • Prepare and distribute project status reports to stakeholders.
  • Communicate project updates risks and issues to the project team and management promptly and effectively.
  • Maintain project documentation (e.g. plans schedules reports meeting minutes) and ensure it is readily accessible to stakeholders.
  • Track contract deliverables and milestones to ensure vendor compliance.
  • Assist with processing invoices and tracking payments related to contracts.
  • Maintain organized records of contracts amendments and related documentation.
  • Support the Project Manager in reviewing vendor proposals and contracts for accuracy and completeness.
  • Assist in tracking project expenses against the approved budget.
  • Help prepare budget reports and variance analysis identifying potential cost overruns.
  • Gather data for forecasting project costs and resource needs.
  • Support the Project Manager in implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Maintain accurate records of all project-related financial transactions.
  • Assist in the management of project risks and issues escalating to Management as necessary.
  • Create and maintain risk management plans including risk identification assessment response planning and monitoring.
  • Proactively identify and resolve project-related issues in a timely and effective manner minimizing impact on project deliverables.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Solid understanding of project management methodologies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Proactive shows initiative and has a high sense of urgency consistently striving to improve project outcomes.
  • Proven ability to identify and resolve project-related issues in a timely and effective manner minimizing impact on project deliverables.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with others to achieve common goals fostering a positive and productive work environment.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy ensuring high-quality project deliverables.
  • Proficient in using project management software and tools (e.g. Microsoft Project Smartsheet Command Center etc.).
  • Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in project management or a related field.
  • Experience managing projects of moderate complexity and scope.
  • Experience leading project teams and coordinating project activities across different departments.
  • Proficiency in using project management software and tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time within budget and to the required quality standards.
  • Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. Project Management Engineering Computer Science Business Administration).
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
  • Relevant coursework in Project Management and or experience can substitute a Project Management Degree.
The Project Practitioner supports the successful delivery of the organizations projects typically with a scope of up to $5M and focused on point solution (PS) and/or distributor projects. This role focuses on strengthening project leadership skills cross-functional awareness contributing and the abi...

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