We at KONE Business Services (KBS) are looking for a (senior) project manager to play a key role in driving our strategic projects, transitions, and cross-functional initiatives. Our ambition is to become the next generation GBS organization, and the realization of our initiative roadmap is what stands between today and our desired future state.
Our ideal candidate has 5-8 years of hands-on project management and transformation experience within GBS industry, with a proven track record of high-quality work and on-time delivery. This role requires an ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at the same time.
Responsibilities:
Plan, prepare and execute KBS projects, transitions and cross-functional initiatives following the existing transformation methodology.
Provide timely and insightful project status updates and steer the projects accordingly.
Ensuring projects are well planned, documented and documentation is visible to stakeholders, ensure lessons learned are clearly captured.
Maintain strong collaboration within the KBS Operations team, as well as with Area Business Line, Functions and Process Owners and Area process experts.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of existing transformation methodology by sharing ideas, expertise and time to make it better
Expectations:
Ability to prioritize multiple simultaneous projects/deliverables with competing deadlines to successful completion (i.e., in a quality and timely manner) is key.
Understanding and experience of working at least in one of the following disciplines: finance, procurement, controlling or IT
Proactive in nature, actively participates and self-motivated. Biased towards action and possessing a growth mindset
Great teammate willing to passionately roll up their sleeves and work cross-functionally to get things done
Clear communicator, able to explain project benefits, plans, status and impact across the organization. Ability to structure and present quantitative and qualitative data in a compelling and convincing fashion adapted to the audience; strong writing, presentation, and communication skills required.
Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills allowing effective collaboration across all functions with various levels of stakeholders
Curiosity and drive to succeed: individually and as a team; willingness to learn and lead by doing
Knowledge of budgeting, GBS industry, benefits identification and realization is preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Willingness to travel as required by the projects
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering or from a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant hands-on experience in project management, with proven business results
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in business administration, engineering or from a related field is preferred
Minimum of 8 years of relevant hands-on experience in project management, ideally leading global cross-functional projects such as transitions, quality or development within the shared services environment
Certified project management professional (PMP, PRINCE2, SCRUM) preferred
Lean and Six Sigma Training/certification preferred.
We offer you:
Basic wage component from 3.000 EUR/ month gross based on relevant experience and language skills
Annual performance bonus
International and professional environment
Attractive package of benefits and bonus scheme
Informal working culture
KONE trainings in various areas
Coaching and mentoring opportunities
Flexible/Hybrid working
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.
Read more on www.kone.com/careers
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