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Senior Project Manager (Operational Excellence Programs)

Apply locations Kraków, Poland time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR-0069501 KION Business Services Polska is part of the KION Group is a world-leading supplier of forklift trucks, warehouse technology and supply chain solutions. We already employ more than 42,000 people in over 100 countries and are thus significantly driving the future of intralogistics while pursuing a clear sustainability strategy. In Cracow we hire around 750 Employees.

For our dynamic Operational Excellence Department we are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager. This is your chance to lead transformative projects that enhance operational excellence, spearhead transitions, and champion efficiency and improvements.

The Senior Project Manager will take the responsibility for managing end-to-end projects, driving each initiative to success.

If you want to be a part of keeping the world moving, KION Business Services is the right place!

What we offer:

• Full support from the direct manager from the start
• Outstanding and supportive atmosphere of collaboration in the team and the company
• Online recruitment process
• Hybrid work & Flexible Working Hours
• Private medical care in LuxMed Group
• MyBenefit Cafeteria Platform (with Multisport card available)
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee referral program
• Professional training & courses
• Sharing the costs of foreign language courses
• 4 hours off work per year for health check-ups ("Dzień na U")
• No dress code
• Possibility of growth inside of an organization

Your Responsibility:

• Lead and manage end-to-end business transformation projects within the finance area, from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives - including data analysis (strong analytical skills needed)
• Collaborate with stakeholders across various departments to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Conduct thorough analysis and assessments of current financial processes and systems to identify areas for enhancement and optimization
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions that address business challenges and drive value
• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, to ensure timely and successful project delivery, conducting reviews and evaluations, including creating reports for executive staff
• Coordinate project teams and oversee project documentation
• Monitor progress, work to deadlines and manage budget
• Manage mitigation of risks and issues
• Optimize and improve processes and the overall approach
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and change readiness within the organization, promoting adoption of new processes and technologies
• Oversee change management activities assuring that we go through changes in a structured way
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to project team members, fostering collaboration and ensuring adherence to project management best practices

What’s great about this role is that you will have a real impact and satisfaction in contributing to our Krakow’s Center of Excellence efficiency and growth.

Your Skills and Expertise:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager leading business transformation initiatives within the finance sector, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable project plans and deliverables
• Strong understanding of financial processes, systems, and industry best practices, with a track record of implementing process improvements and driving operational excellence
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management methodologies and tools, with a focus on delivering projects on time, within budget, and with high quality
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• English – C1
• Change management, negotiation and leadership skills
• PMP, Prince2, Agile, Lean Six Sigma and other certification
• Knowledge of any other foreign languages is a plus

Recruitment process:

• Screening call with selected candidates with our recruiter
• Teams meeting with the Head of Operational Excellence
• Interview with the Head of KION CoE
• Feedback

If you have any questions - feel free to contact us at

Apply for the role and join us!

About Us

If you want to be part of keeping the world moving, the KION Group is the right place. Across more than 100 countries worldwide, our solutions improve the flow of material and information within factories, warehouses, and distribution centers. KION´s success is based on our more than 42,000 committed international employees.

With our international brands Linde Material Handling, STILL and Baoli and the regional brands Fenwick, and OM, the KION Group represents the highest possible level of technology and service expertise in the area of forklifts and warehouse technology. Dematic with its automated material handling solutions improve the intralogistics processes in warehouses, production and distribution.

We offer interesting jobs and exciting international career opportunities, both in our regional and global operating units and in our overarching group functions within an innovative, forward-looking and fast-growing sector. Our culture is driven by our corporate values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage and Excellence.

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