K

KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

Project Manager

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHeusenstamm, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field is required.
  • Native-level fluency in German, both spoken and written, is essential.
  • Excellent English communication skills are required; additional European languages are a plus.
  • Proven experience leading national and/or international projects and project teams in a fast-paced engineering, automation, and/or intralogistics environment.
  • A strong technical foundation enabling understanding of complex systems and effective collaboration with engineering teams.
  • Experience with or confident application of project management methodologies such as IPMA, PMI, PRINCE2, or similar is advantageous.
  • Strong commercial and contractual acumen, including confidence working with contracts, negotiating changes, and closely monitoring finances and key performance indicators.
  • A detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage complexity while maintaining a broad perspective.
  • A collaborative leadership style that builds trust with stakeholders and supports work in multicultural, cross-functional environments.
  • Willingness to travel internationally, sometimes for extended periods, to support project success on site.

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end project delivery in the DACH/EMEA region from contract signing through service handover, ensuring projects meet schedules and budgets, fulfill contractual obligations, and exceed customer expectations.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to build high-performing project teams and foster accountability, agility, and continuous improvement.
  • Validate project scope and budgets during the proposal phase, support solution development, and ensure compliance with Dematic quality and performance standards.
  • Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle, manage contractual obligations, and lead change negotiations.
  • Monitor project costs, risks, and key performance indicators using advanced tools to ensure transparency, accuracy, and proactive decision-making.
  • Implement global processes, contribute to lessons learned, and support continuous improvement across the organization.

Desired Qualifications

  • A strong record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and within scope, particularly in industries where precision, safety, and performance are important.
  • Additional European languages.

About the Company

KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

KION Group provides forklifts, warehouse equipment, and integrated automation, along with software to optimize supply chains. It sells and leases industrial trucks, offers automated storage/retrieval and warehouse management software, and provides financing and digital transformation services through KION Digital. Its strength comes from a broad brand portfolio (Linde MH, STILL, Dematic, Baoli, Fenwick, OM, Voltas) delivering end-to-end intralogistics across hardware, software, automation, and services for real-time, secure operations. The goal is to help customers improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility in their supply chains by tightly integrating material handling with digital tools and services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wiesbaden, Germany
Founded
2006

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at KION Group

See more jobs