Konecranes

Port Solutions

ProjectManager,System

Düsseldorf, Germany FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Project Manager, System at Konecranes. Skills: Project management, Automation, Electrical systems, Mechanics, Customer satisfaction, Budget management, Risk management. Successfully managing projects within a given budget, framework, and schedule. Acting as the main point of contact for our customers throughout project execution”

Industry & Context.

Port Solutions
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Resolving conflicts; Handling complex matters with confidence

Eligibility Requirements

Travel needs depend on project requirements and customer locations, but typically range from a few days to about one week per month

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Project management experience with a solid understanding of automation, electrical systems and mechanics, Proven success in planning, executing and successfully equipment delivering projects within scope, schedule and budget, Ability to understand customer needs and adapt to different industries to make informed decisions, Experience in building and leading cross-functional project teams and effectively managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, Positive and solution-oriented attitude to work, willingness to work and enjoyment of handling complex matters with confidence, Fluent spoken and written English is required, good conversational German level (suitable for daily professional communication)

Nice to Have

Certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) are advantageous, any additional language skills are an advantage

What You'll Do.

Successfully managing projects within a given budget

Acting as the main point of contact for our customers throughout project execution

Building a project team and ensuring that the team achieves the objectives and commitments within the sub-projects (engineering

Preparing the project budget

monitoring it continuously

and keeping the forecast results up to date

Monitoring project performance

especially with regard to key risks related to time

Evaluating and approving changes that significantly impact the scope

Keeping track of the current project profit estimate and proactively managing project risks

Working on all project topics

clarifying differences of opinion

and helping resolve conflicts with customers or within sub-projects

Escalating unresolved issues if necessary

Providing regular updates on the project plan to the Port Solutions PMO

Communicating relevant changes to customers and internal teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Building a project team; Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders; Communicating relevant changes to customers and internal teams

Communication Scope

Fluent spoken and written English; Good conversational German; Communicating relevant changes to customers and internal teams; Providing regular updates on the project plan

Process & Methodology

Planning projects, Executing projects, Delivering projects within scope, schedule and budget, Budget management, Risk management, Change management, Team leadership, Stakeholder management, Project communication

Full Job 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. As a Project Manager in our Port Solutions division, you will be part of a global team driving innovation and excellence in the port industry. In this role, you will use your project management skills in a state-of-the-art technical environment to drive change, develop solutions, and help shape the future of the port industry. You take responsibility for successfully managing projects within a given budget, framework, and schedule, and you play a decisive role in customer satisfaction by acting as the main point of contact for our customers throughout project execution. Your key responsibilities: · Building a project team: You help build the core project team and ensure that the team achieves the objectives and commitments within the sub-projects (engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, automation, shipping, commissioning, and on-site work). · Budgeting: You prepare the project budget, monitor it continuously, and keep the forecast results up to date. · Monitor project performance : You monitor project performance, especially with regard to key risks related to time, cost, and quality. · Managing changes: You evaluate and approve changes that significantly impact the scope, budget, or schedule. You keep track of the current project profit estimate and proactively manage project risks. · Troubleshooting: You work on all project topics, clarify differences of opinion, and help resolve conflicts with customers or within sub-projects. If necessary, you escalate unresolved issues. · Project communication: You provide regular updates on the project plan to the Po

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