KNAPP North America
About KNAPP
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, meaning we partner with the customer to create the most value within each link in their supply chain. Leveraging the latest software, AI, and robotic technology we continue to disrupt the logistics automation industry for grocery, healthcare, retail, e‑commerce, apparel, and manufacturing leaders.
Our headquarters are in Kennesaw, GA. We have over 7,200 employees worldwide and operate in more than 50 countries. Join us and help change the world.
Project Manager II – Responsibilities
Manage 2–4 concurrent projects up to $60 million in value or a single project up to $25 million.
Achieve project margins greater than 15 %.
Lead retrofits, greenfield, or brownfield projects for new or existing KNAPP customers.
Possibly manage reference projects for new customers or product lines.
Integrate scope from two or more KNAPP Group subsidiary companies.
Integrate limited third‑party equipment (≤ 25 % of scope).
Manage projects with minor contractual and schedule risks.
Perform minor software development of established KNAPP products.
Serve as the US project manager for North American projects within the global KNAPP Group program.
Ensure timely communication with stakeholders, suppliers, and internal teams.
Steer project activities and maintain schedules.
Document meetings, agendas, critical‑path schedules, risk registers, and commercial correspondence.
Escalate issues appropriately to eliminate negative impact.
Operate independently within KNAPP policies and procedures.
Champion the project from inception to completion.
Maintain communication channels with KNAPP AG and other subsidiaries.
Handle all commercial items and project budgets.
Coordinate change‑order pricing and proposals.
Evaluate RFQs and subcontract arrangements for major components.
Manage sub‑contracts and third‑party service providers.
Resolve open issues and support project teams (Site Manager, supervisors, engineers).
Occasionally act as process owner for core KNAPP PM tools.
Qualifications
Authorization to work in the U.S.
Passport or ability to obtain one.
Up to 50 % travel required; quarterly international travel.
Professional office etiquette at all times.
Physical ability to sit, squat, walk, lift 50–100 pounds, and read.
Benefits
2 remote days per week.
Half‑day Fridays.
State‑of‑the‑art office in Kennesaw, GA.
Competitive compensation.
Health, dental, vision, life insurance; flexible spending accounts; long‑term disability.
401(k) with generous match and no vesting.
Paid vacation & holidays, profit sharing, parental leave, subsidized daycare.
Tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, subsidized food delivery.
Monthly celebrations, quarterly employee events.
Corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Drug‑Free Workplace All candidates will be subject to drug screening and must remain drug‑free during employment. Marijuana use is not permitted during work hours or in the workplace.
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Our headquarters are in Kennesaw, GA. We have over 7,200 employees worldwide and operate in more than 50 countries. Join us and help change the world.
Project Manager II – Responsibilities
Manage 2–4 concurrent projects up to $60 million in value or a single project up to $25 million.
Achieve project margins greater than 15 %.
Lead retrofits, greenfield, or brownfield projects for new or existing KNAPP customers.
Possibly manage reference projects for new customers or product lines.
Integrate scope from two or more KNAPP Group subsidiary companies.
Integrate limited third‑party equipment (≤ 25 % of scope).
Manage projects with minor contractual and schedule risks.
Perform minor software development of established KNAPP products.
Serve as the US project manager for North American projects within the global KNAPP Group program.
Ensure timely communication with stakeholders, suppliers, and internal teams.
Steer project activities and maintain schedules.
Document meetings, agendas, critical‑path schedules, risk registers, and commercial correspondence.
Escalate issues appropriately to eliminate negative impact.
Operate independently within KNAPP policies and procedures.
Champion the project from inception to completion.
Maintain communication channels with KNAPP AG and other subsidiaries.
Handle all commercial items and project budgets.
Coordinate change‑order pricing and proposals.
Evaluate RFQs and subcontract arrangements for major components.
Manage sub‑contracts and third‑party service providers.
Resolve open issues and support project teams (Site Manager, supervisors, engineers).
Occasionally act as process owner for core KNAPP PM tools.
Qualifications
Authorization to work in the U.S.
Passport or ability to obtain one.
Up to 50 % travel required; quarterly international travel.
Professional office etiquette at all times.
Physical ability to sit, squat, walk, lift 50–100 pounds, and read.
Benefits
2 remote days per week.
Half‑day Fridays.
State‑of‑the‑art office in Kennesaw, GA.
Competitive compensation.
Health, dental, vision, life insurance; flexible spending accounts; long‑term disability.
401(k) with generous match and no vesting.
Paid vacation & holidays, profit sharing, parental leave, subsidized daycare.
Tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, subsidized food delivery.
Monthly celebrations, quarterly employee events.
Corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Drug‑Free Workplace All candidates will be subject to drug screening and must remain drug‑free during employment. Marijuana use is not permitted during work hours or in the workplace.
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