Implementation Manager

Knapp Inc•Kennesaw, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Implementation Manager is responsible for tracking progress and quality of on-site implementation engineers and to ensure that the project timeline is met, and measures are set to keep on track. The Implementation Manager will collaborate with other project stakeholders to ensure the success and quality of the overall project.

Requirements

B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience
3+ years' experience with implementation of projects throughout the entirety of the project’s life cycle
Intermediate Knowledge of project management and of tools being used for project management
Intermediate to Advanced Knowledge of computer systems and Windows operating system
Advanced organizational and problem-solving abilities
Intermediate financial acumen and budget management experience
Effective collaboration and communication skills, both verbal and written
Intermediate knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and industry best practices

Nice To Haves

Intermediate to Advanced Knowledge of Mechatronics systems
Intermediate knowledge of KNAPP procedures and processes
Language skills: English required, bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Support and guide Implementation Engineers on-site for organization and prioritization:
Oversee and coordinate resource planning of the jobsite of assigned area, including turnarounds and vacations (4-week minimum look ahead)
Report deviations on Team availability (Absence etc.), and additional need of resources or skilled engineers to the according Line-Manager and the Site- and Project Manager to ensure the progress
Responsible for coordinating resolution of mechatronic issues with collaborative departments (installation, mechanical & electrical engineering, commissioning and development)
Oversee, schedule, andverify quality and completeness of the Implementation tasks on site of the assigned project
Coordinate with departments and all project stakeholders (KNAPP, customers, and third-party vendors) according to established schedules to meet site requirements. Any deviations will be communicated to Site-, Project-, and IT Project- Management.
Align with IT Core team on weekly basis, as applicable
Walk the site on average twice a day to assess project progress, identify risks and challenges, and report back to Project Manager
Conduct weekly risk assessments, report findings to the Project Manager and direct supervisor, and implement countermeasures as necessary to mitigate risks, following alignment with the Project Manager.
Assist with network and server installation topics as the on-site person responsible.
Support Project Core Team Leads on reporting, tracking, project progress (technical progress and cost state) per report structure
Validating the results of the progress tracking with the Site and Project manager
Uses KNAPP standard tools for open issue tracking for all disciplines (e.g. 3rd party integration, Controls, IT Infrastructure, and SW)
Facilitate weekly onsite meetings with implementation team to provide relevant project updates
Attend all meetings relevant to both the Project Implementation Management department and assigned project to ensure weekly updates are given accurately and issues are addressed promptly
Support all KNAPP internal and Customer testing in coordination with test leads
Document test results with DevOps and KiSoft Analytics for KNAPP internal testing and share results (KMT, KIT, KST) daily with all stakeholders
Coordinate with third-party equipment to plan and execute end-to-end testing across all involved systems (KiSoft One, SRC, PLC, Machine Control) to verify functionality and support acceptance testing onsite.
Serve as point of contact for the Customer during customer testing phases (UAT / CIT / FAT)
Point of contact for customer during this phase
Align with customer on change, bugfix release installation following established change management rules (“RfC”) in alignment with ITPM

Benefits

2 remote days per week when in office
Half day Fridays when in office
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