KNAPP North America
Who We Are
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, which means partnering with the customer to create the most value within each link in their supply chain. Leveraging the latest software, AI and Robotics technology, we continue to disrupt the logistics automation industry for the world’s industry leaders in grocery, healthcare, retail, e-commerce, apparel & manufacturing.
We are a global company with our US headquarters located just North of Atlanta in Kennesaw, GA. KNAPP specializes in automated solutions for both WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and WCS (Warehouse Control Systems) for B2B (Business to Business) and B2C (Business to Consumer) customers. We are a growing company of over 7,200 employees worldwide and in over 50 countries that is privately held, with 7% of our revenue reinvested in R&D, ensuring a strong and vibrant future! Join us and see how you can help change the world! For more information, visit
www.knapp.com .
What You Get To Do Project Manager I is expected to manage multiple projects of low complexity and up to one project of moderate complexity concurrently with direct supervision. The responsibilities of a Project Manager I, among others, may include:
Management of 2-4 projects up to $20 million in value or a single project up to $5 million
Expected project margins greater than 15%
Manage retrofits or brownfield project(s) for existing KNAPP customers
Integration of scope from only one KNAPP subsidiary company (typically, KNAPP AG, the parent company)
Integration of limited 3 rd party equipment (under 15% of project scope)
Minor software development of established KNAPP products
Projects with minimal contractual and schedule risks (e.g., KNAPP Standard Terms and Conditions, KNAPP Standard Payment Schedule, etc.)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure all required communication between project stakeholders, KNAPP resources, suppliers, etc., occurs in a time frame and to the level of detail necessary for successful completion of the project
Steer all project-related activities and ensure they occur in a timely manner
Produce, distribute, and file documentation as required to ensure contractual requirements are met and all possible risk to KNAPP is mitigated. A partial list of documentation produced by a Project Manager may include:
Meeting minutes with action items
Confirmation of discussion
Meeting agendas
Critical path schedules
Project risk register
Commercial correspondence (Customer and Supplier)
Cost analysis
Status reports (internal and external)
Open Issues lists
Know and understand when and to whom issues need to be escalated to eliminate negative impact on a project
Operate and negotiate within KNAPP policies, procedures, and directives
Communicate with the Customer directly either as primary contact on a low complexity project or as a support to a Senior Project Manager or Project Director on a complex system implementation
Create, maintain, and track project schedules, using critical path methodology
Maintain project budget forecast, in coordination with Project Controlling
Manage customer’s and sub-supplier contracts
Coordinate change order pricing and proposals
Evaluate Requests for Quote (RFQs) and subcontracts for major buy-out/3 rd party components and systems, in coordination with Procurement and Final Engineering
Coordinate with resources for the project with managers of internal teams (installation, commissioning, product, etc.)
Drive resolution of all project-related open issues
Manage multiple small projects simultaneously or provide support on a single large project
What You Have
Authorization to work in the U.S.
Passport or ability to obtain passport
Travel required up to 50%
Professional office etiquette is required at all times
Physical requirements may include: sitting, squatting, walking, reaching out to arm’s length, reaching over-head, lifting between 50-100 pounds, and reading
What You Will Get
2 remote days per week
Half day Fridays
A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
Industry competitive compensation
Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Profit Sharing
Paid Parental Leave
Subsidized Daycare
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Subsidized food delivery
Monthly celebrations
Quarterly employee events
Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering
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.
Due to the safety‑sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug‑free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug‑screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug‑free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off‑hours.”
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We are a global company with our US headquarters located just North of Atlanta in Kennesaw, GA. KNAPP specializes in automated solutions for both WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and WCS (Warehouse Control Systems) for B2B (Business to Business) and B2C (Business to Consumer) customers. We are a growing company of over 7,200 employees worldwide and in over 50 countries that is privately held, with 7% of our revenue reinvested in R&D, ensuring a strong and vibrant future! Join us and see how you can help change the world! For more information, visit
www.knapp.com .
What You Get To Do Project Manager I is expected to manage multiple projects of low complexity and up to one project of moderate complexity concurrently with direct supervision. The responsibilities of a Project Manager I, among others, may include:
Management of 2-4 projects up to $20 million in value or a single project up to $5 million
Expected project margins greater than 15%
Manage retrofits or brownfield project(s) for existing KNAPP customers
Integration of scope from only one KNAPP subsidiary company (typically, KNAPP AG, the parent company)
Integration of limited 3 rd party equipment (under 15% of project scope)
Minor software development of established KNAPP products
Projects with minimal contractual and schedule risks (e.g., KNAPP Standard Terms and Conditions, KNAPP Standard Payment Schedule, etc.)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure all required communication between project stakeholders, KNAPP resources, suppliers, etc., occurs in a time frame and to the level of detail necessary for successful completion of the project
Steer all project-related activities and ensure they occur in a timely manner
Produce, distribute, and file documentation as required to ensure contractual requirements are met and all possible risk to KNAPP is mitigated. A partial list of documentation produced by a Project Manager may include:
Meeting minutes with action items
Confirmation of discussion
Meeting agendas
Critical path schedules
Project risk register
Commercial correspondence (Customer and Supplier)
Cost analysis
Status reports (internal and external)
Open Issues lists
Know and understand when and to whom issues need to be escalated to eliminate negative impact on a project
Operate and negotiate within KNAPP policies, procedures, and directives
Communicate with the Customer directly either as primary contact on a low complexity project or as a support to a Senior Project Manager or Project Director on a complex system implementation
Create, maintain, and track project schedules, using critical path methodology
Maintain project budget forecast, in coordination with Project Controlling
Manage customer’s and sub-supplier contracts
Coordinate change order pricing and proposals
Evaluate Requests for Quote (RFQs) and subcontracts for major buy-out/3 rd party components and systems, in coordination with Procurement and Final Engineering
Coordinate with resources for the project with managers of internal teams (installation, commissioning, product, etc.)
Drive resolution of all project-related open issues
Manage multiple small projects simultaneously or provide support on a single large project
What You Have
Authorization to work in the U.S.
Passport or ability to obtain passport
Travel required up to 50%
Professional office etiquette is required at all times
Physical requirements may include: sitting, squatting, walking, reaching out to arm’s length, reaching over-head, lifting between 50-100 pounds, and reading
What You Will Get
2 remote days per week
Half day Fridays
A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
Industry competitive compensation
Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Profit Sharing
Paid Parental Leave
Subsidized Daycare
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Subsidized food delivery
Monthly celebrations
Quarterly employee events
Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering
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.
Due to the safety‑sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug‑free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug‑screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug‑free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off‑hours.”
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