Junior Project Manager at KION Group

Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Change Management, Project Execution, Scheduling, Resource Management, Communication Management, Contract Coordination, Vendor Coordination, Cost Management, Financial Management, Problem Solving, Engineering Design, Acceptance Testing, Microsoft Project

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Junior Project Manager to support the successful delivery of projects valued up to 5M, with a focus on point solution (PS) and distributor-led initiatives. This role is ideal for someone looking to strengthen their project leadership capabilities, deepen cross‑functional awareness, and contribute to engineering activities within moderately complex environments. Working under the guidance of experienced project leadership, you will develop core project management competencies—stakeholder engagement, risk management, change management—while fostering strong collaboration across teams to ensure project outcomes align with organizational goals. We offer: Career Development Competitive Compensation & Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/ Tasks and Qualifications: Project Execution & Integration: Manage small, straightforward projects through the full lifecycle—from initiation to closeout. Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets using industry best practices. Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and contribute to process improvements. Support project teams across all execution phases, seeking guidance when needed. Assist in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. Scheduling & Resource Management: Build and maintain collaborative project schedules aligned with contractual obligations. Develop resource plans that support budget and schedule requirements. Monitor progress, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions. Proactively address roadblocks to keep deliverables on track. Stakeholder & Communication Management: Coordinate activities across cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration. Lead project meetings, document decisions, track action items, and ensure accountability. Prepare and distribute project status reports. Maintain organized, accessible project documentation. Communicate risks, issues, and updates clearly and promptly. Contract & Vendor Coordination: Track contract milestones and deliverables to ensure vendor compliance. Assist with invoice processing and payment tracking. Maintain organized contract records and documentation. Support review of vendor proposals and contracts. Cost & Financial Management: Track project expenses against approved budgets. Support the preparation of budget reports and variance analyses. Gather data for cost forecasting and resource planning. Assist in implementing cost‑saving measures. Maintain accurate financial records for all project activities. Risk Management & Problem Solving: Support risk and issue management, escalating concerns when necessary. Create and maintain risk management plans. Proactively identify and resolve project issues to minimize impact on deliverables. Engineering Contribution: Complete engineering design tasks within the mechanical or controls engineering scope. Write and execute acceptance testing plans. What You Bring: 2–4 years of experience in project management or a related field. Experience managing projects of moderate complexity and coordinating cross‑departmental teams. Strong understanding of project management methodologies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and time‑management abilities; able to manage multiple priorities. Proactive mindset with a strong sense of urgency and ownership. Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality deliverables. Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Command Center). Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field. PMP certification preferred. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Experience interacting with external vendors, consultants, and clients. Willingness and ability to travel extensively (up to 80% annually), including across EMEA to customer sites and meetings. Dematic is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Dematic prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion or belief, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team – Push it forward.

Responsibilities

The Junior Project Manager will manage small, straightforward projects through their full lifecycle, developing project plans, schedules, and budgets while supporting project teams across all execution phases. Key duties include coordinating cross-functional activities, leading meetings, preparing status reports, tracking contract milestones, managing project expenses, and contributing to engineering design tasks.