Project Manager

Certified as a Top Employer, KONE is dedicated to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent people practices. We are committed to fostering a great work culture and inspiring the highest standards of quality and efficiency — putting our people first and creating a workplace that nurtures collaboration, diversity, growth, and wellbeing.It's time to make a move. Join our flow.We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Project Manager who will plan, direct, and coordinate project activities to ensure that project objectives are accomplished within the agreed schedule and budget, using approved KONE methodologies and tools. The primary objectives of the Project Manager role are customer satisfaction and KONE profitability.What Will You Do?Accountable for project scope, schedule, and budget, delivering the project within defined contractual requirements and KONE objectivesEnsure KONE business success and customer satisfactionEnsure professional stakeholder managementAccountable for proactively managing customer communication throughout the projectEnsure integrated project planning and management with customers and KONE full-chain teamsManage project deliverables in line with the project planEnsure continuous full-chain project monitoring and controlResponsible for successful project start-up, project reviews, project reporting, and facilitating project governanceEnsure that project status and progress are effectively communicated to KONE management and to the customerResponsible for operational and financial project risk identification, mitigation, contingency planning, and potential recovery actionsAccountable for the project's financial planning and forecasting, cash flow management, and revenue management (capitalizing on change order opportunities)Responsible for actively driving Sales-to-Operations handover quality; accountable for handovers to Customer and Maintenance as well as project closing activitiesMaintain master action log and lessons learned documentPlan and ensure sufficient project resourcing and competencesManage and lead the full-chain project teamCreate and maintain safety and security awareness among employees and subcontractors on the project; ensure adherence to KONE's and the Customer's safety and security policiesRequirementsBachelor's degree in Engineering10+ years of experience in a Project Management roleProven people management and leadership skills, with experience leading and developing full-chain project teamsExperience in the elevator and escalator industryFluent level of English; Arabic language is an advantageExcellent collaboration skills and capability to work with people from different cultural backgroundsStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsExcellent negotiation skills and ability to take initiativePMI or similar certification is a plusWhat Do We Offer?A great, dynamic team promoting a collaborative environmentTotal reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to workComprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skillsAn engaging job with a clear position description and targetsRegular feedback through performance discussionsOpportunities for individual developmentMentoring and coaching programsFlexibility, trust, and respectValue-based culture, behaviors, and ethicsSustainability and innovationThe opportunity to work for a successful organizationAt KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.Read more on https://careers.kone.com/en/