Senior Project Manager - North America - Remote - job 1 of 2

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.

Position Title: Senior Project Manager

Reports to: Director of Operations

Position is Remote 

The role of the ICP Senior Project Manager is to manage and develop a team capable of executing the assigned project workload while managing customer expectations and positively impacting the customer’s purchasing experience. They are expected to guide and support their own team through the project management process, as well as assist with any technical or escalating issues during the execution of the project. In some cases, the Senior Project Manager will take on the leading Project Management role for large or complex projects, or when workload necessitates.

The expectations of the Senior Project Manager include managing the open project backlog, and effectively forecasting the sales figures on a monthly and quarterly basis. Ensuring that all projects are properly assigned, and then executed within the established budget, scope of work and timeframe specified. It is expected that the Senior Project Manager will use resources when necessary to effectively solve problems to customer satisfaction, and escalate issues as needed throughout the organization.

Responsibilities:

· Support and development of the Project Management team members

· Ensure internal and external kick-off meetings are occurring on every project

· Monitor project deliverables (budget, schedule, scope) are being met on all projects

· Maintain data entry and communication is occurring both timely and accurately

· Conduct training and mentoring for the Project Management team members

· Assist in establishing implementing and maintaining standard operating procedures for order execution

· Forecasting sales figures by month and quarter through accurate project backlog reporting

· Mitigate project risk through improved communication methods and training of personnel

· Foster internal relationships with key stakeholder groups and individuals

· Execute annual planning actions to support business objectives and strategic plans

· Contribute to, as well as initiate, ongoing continuous improvement actions

· Act as leading Project Manager for large/complex projects, or as workload necessitates

The experience of our customers throughout the entire order execution phase can become a great competitive advantage. The Project Management team has the ability to influence this experience through their behavior and ability to effectively communicate throughout the entire customer purchasing experience. The Senior Project Manager role is a key position to support and drive the behaviors necessary to provide an industry leading experience.

Qualifications:

· Post secondary degree or diploma from a college, or PMP certification is preferred.

· Experience in Project Management in an industrial or construction environment

· Experience with overhead crane delivery, installation, and commissioning; or related similar construction experience is required.

· Must have the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders in all levels of an organization.

· Ability to efficiently handle and administer multiple tasks on concurrently running projects, and experience in problem solving and conflict resolution.

· Must have strong technical aptitude and a desire to fully understand our products and processes

- Candidate must also have experience managing and leading a team of Project Managers.

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.