Project managers set up and manage projects, in order to achieve agreed targets and fulfill requirements, including customer value, business case, stakeholder requirements, safety, fit-for-use/quality, cost of project execution and schedule.Project managers lead and manage a team / a cross-functional team / team of teams to achieve project targets within the constraints. They provide transparency to business stakeholders on the project and escalate issues when needed.
Experience:
8-10 years of overall experience
Min. 3 years of Project management experience in R&D will be a key advantage.
Education with Specialization:
B.E/M.E ( Mechanical (or) Electrical/Electronics)
Nature of Work in Simple Words:
Project managers set up and manage projects, in order to achieve agreed targets and fulfill requirements, including customer value, business case, stakeholder requirements, safety, fit-for-use/quality, cost of project execution and schedule.Project managers lead and manage a team / a cross-functional team / team of teams to achieve project targets within the constraints. They provide transparency to business stakeholders on the project and escalate issues when needed.
Roles and Responsibilities we offer
1. To achieve agreed targets of the project by managing activities related to project such as planning, execution, monitoring feedback, correction to completion etc.,
2. To collaborate in effective manner for achieving project goals within R&D functions globally as well as with Factory and frontline units.
3. To be proficient in doing the agile way of project management.
Required Technical Skill Set to perform the Roles and Responsibilities we offer.
1. In depth knowledge of elevator products and technology- System level
2. Exposure to SAP processes (delivery, customer)
3. Awareness of R&D solution creation processes & methods.
4. Proficiency in lean and agile ways of working…exposure to tools like JIRA is an absolute need.
5. Certification in Agile processess will be an added advantage.
Required Tools / Software Knowledge to perform the Roles and Responsibilities we offer:
Working knowledge of MS-Project, JIRA or other equivalent agile project management soft tools. Good skills in Windows MS-Office365 platform & SAP environment.
Soft Skill: Excellent communication & presentation skills. Leadership skills (especially collaboration/negotiation skills and conflict management)
Competence profile: Good working knowledge of Research and development processes practiced in core engineering industries.
At 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.
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What We Do
At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. This means understanding urbanization and, together with our partners and customers, helping cities to become better and more sustainable places to live.
As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings.
Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, we operate in more than 60 countries around the world, employ over 60,000 people and serve 550,000 customers. In 2022, KONE had annual sales of EUR 10.9 billion. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.
