Project Manager
- Employer
- Knorr Brake Company
- Location
- Westminster, MD
- Closing date
- Oct 17, 2019
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- Industry
- Engineering
- Function
- Management, Project Manager and PMP
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We're part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You'll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today! KBC Careers The Project Manager is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating activities of designated projects to ensure that the goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within a prescribed time frame and budget. This position manages, leads, and coordinates the activities of the Project Team and all project related activities with the customer. The duration of the project under the Project Manager's leadership is defined from the Notice to Proceed (NTP) by the customer to the end of the warranty period. Thereafter the project is handed over to the After-Market Dept. Coordinates and monitors activities and action items of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within scope. Key liaison to customer for the project. Generates all official outgoing correspondence to customer. Reviews, files and distributes all official/ contractual incoming correspondence and ensures closure of actions through use of KBC database Generates and maintains an agreed project schedule together with the concerned departments and Centers of Competence (CoCs), outlining tasks from NTP through First Article Inspection (FAI) and warranty completion. Coordinates the project team to ensure all key milestones are achieved in order to meet the project objectives / customer needs. Calculates and maintains realistic project cost and budget using KB project reporting tools in SAP. Supervises the allocation of the work packages to all relevant departments, Engineering, Engineering services and the CoCs to ensure the required design, development, testing and documentation. The work allocations are made by the System engineer and involved CoC Sub-Project Managers (via design, development and engineering requests) Runs project meetings with the customer and internal departments to ensure the customer needs are clarified and aligned with the project objectives and clearly communicated to all relevant parties. Coordinate together with the System Engineer all internal system design reviews and external (customer) product and system design freezes Monitors progress of the assigned work packages via project-internal controlling (performance progress, dates, costs, quality) and takes measures against deviations in the plan (if necessary, escalation to Management) Places orders for the deliverable Bill of Material (BOM) to Logistics. Responsible to negotiate BOM changes and ensure updating order compliance internally Regularly monitors delivery schedule together with Logistics to ensure the customer needs are met and is responsible to drive any required recovery plans Responsible for driving, monitoring, submitting and obtaining approval of all contractual deliverables Effectively manages Accounts Receivables, advance payments and nonrecurring engineering deliverables on assigned Projects to meet company goals Carries out contract management, risk management, claim management, change order management Coordinates and manages the preparation for FAI, validation and commissioning activities together with Engineering and Quality Departments Prepares the necessary warranty support (training, tools, spares,..) together with Engineering and Field Service Departments Follows-up on the effective management failed parts, returned material and associated quality documentation Brings the project to formal closure and performs Lessons Learned Required Skills Engineering Principles relating to Brake Systems: Exposure to and understanding of general engineering principles used in the design of brake systems and braking components: Business Experience: Must have good business sense. Estimate costs Proficient with scheduling software Make good business decisions Risk assessments Demonstrated leadership in project environment Industry Experience: Knowledge and practical understanding of brake or similar equipment Process Orientation: Must understand and practice good organization and configuration management skills Configuration/Change Control Computer Literacy; Proficient with spreadsheets (Excel) Word processing Projects (Word) Presentation software (PowerPoint) Scheduling software (Microsoft Project) Leadership and Teamwork: Must be able to clearly define requirements and expectations to others (Customer, Engineers, Operations, etc.) Must be able to work well in a team environment both internally and with customers. Must be an effective negotiator (Internal departments, European partners, Customers) Must have a strong desire to succeed with high expectations, both of themselves and others Professional Writing: Must be able to write clear letters/documents to internal and external customers Time Management: Must be able to read a large volume of material (usually customer contracts, terms and conditions, and specifications) and ascertain the salient points Manage multiple and conflicting priorities. Communication Skills: Must have effective communications and presentations skills "Sell themselves and the company" Design Reviews First Article Inspections Motivation: Must be energetic, hard working and willing to put in an extra effort when required. Flexibility: Must be able to travel on short notice. Required Experience *LI-NBC-MT1 #cbkbc Minimum Desired Some High School (years) High School Diploma College Degree _4BA/BS __ Advanced Degree _2MBA_ What does Knorr Brake Company have to offer you? Competitive Health Benefits Company Paid Life and Disability Benefits Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 401 (k) Plan Educational Assistance Free Passes to Local Attractions Free Gym memberships Additional Discount Offerings Volunteer Paid Time Off Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Company Paid Holidays Monthly Employee Welfare Events and Volunteer Opportunities We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other protected class. *LI-NBC-MT1
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